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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.47, 1,685.62 and 430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.47, 1,685.62 and 430.60 is: 645.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.47 : 1,685.62 = 430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.47/1,685.62 = 430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.47x = 1,685.62 × 430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.47x = 725,827.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,827.97/1,124.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 645.48

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