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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.40, 1,685.86 and 539.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.40, 1,685.86 and 539.39 is: 808.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.40 : 1,685.86 = 539.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.40/1,685.86 = 539.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.40x = 1,685.86 × 539.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.40x = 909,324.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,324.90/1,124.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.72

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