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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.39, 1,551.66 and 676.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.39, 1,551.66 and 676.19 is: 933.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.39 : 1,551.66 = 676.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.39/1,551.66 = 676.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.39x = 1,551.66 × 676.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.39x = 1,049,216.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,216.98/1,124.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.14

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