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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.52, 1,687.04 and 355

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.52, 1,687.04 and 355 is: 532.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.52 : 1,687.04 = 355 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.52/1,687.04 = 355/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.52x = 1,687.04 × 355
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.52x = 598,899.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,899.20/1,124.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.58

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