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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.53, 1,685.63 and 431.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.53, 1,685.63 and 431.01 is: 646.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.53 : 1,685.63 = 431.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.53/1,685.63 = 431.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.53x = 1,685.63 × 431.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.53x = 726,524.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,524.46/1,124.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 646.07

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