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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.51, 1,687.02 and 431.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.51, 1,687.02 and 431.20 is: 646.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.51 : 1,687.02 = 431.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.51/1,687.02 = 431.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.51x = 1,687.02 × 431.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.51x = 727,443.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,443.02/1,124.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.90

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