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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.34, 1,685.52 and 604.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.34, 1,685.52 and 604.05 is: 905.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.34 : 1,685.52 = 604.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.34/1,685.52 = 604.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.34x = 1,685.52 × 604.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.34x = 1,018,138.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,138.36/1,124.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.54

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