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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.47, 1,686.86 and 1,056.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.47, 1,686.86 and 1,056.13 is: 1,584.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.47 : 1,686.86 = 1,056.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.47/1,686.86 = 1,056.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.47x = 1,686.86 × 1,056.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.47x = 1,781,543.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,543.45/1,124.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.34

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