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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.49, 1,686.41 and 431.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.49, 1,686.41 and 431.11 is: 646.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.49 : 1,686.41 = 431.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.49/1,686.41 = 431.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.49x = 1,686.41 × 431.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.49x = 727,028.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,028.22/1,124.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.54

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