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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.47, 1,686.71 and 475.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.47, 1,686.71 and 475.21 is: 712.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.47 : 1,686.71 = 475.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.47/1,686.71 = 475.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.47x = 1,686.71 × 475.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.47x = 801,541.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,541.46/1,124.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 712.82

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