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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.52, 1,683.42 and 636.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.52, 1,683.42 and 636.04 is: 952.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.52 : 1,683.42 = 636.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.52/1,683.42 = 636.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.52x = 1,683.42 × 636.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.52x = 1,070,722.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,722.46/1,124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.16

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