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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.43, 1,687.11 and 604.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.43, 1,687.11 and 604.11 is: 906.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.43 : 1,687.11 = 604.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.43/1,687.11 = 604.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.43x = 1,687.11 × 604.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.43x = 1,019,200.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,200.02/1,124.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.41

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