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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.54, 1,687.13 and 577.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.54, 1,687.13 and 577.10 is: 865.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.54 : 1,687.13 = 577.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.54/1,687.13 = 577.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.54x = 1,687.13 × 577.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.54x = 973,646.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,646.22/1,124.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.82

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