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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.36, 1,551.75 and 682.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.36, 1,551.75 and 682.23 is: 941.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.36 : 1,551.75 = 682.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.36/1,551.75 = 682.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.36x = 1,551.75 × 682.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.36x = 1,058,650.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,650.40/1,124.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.56

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