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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.54, 1,685.73 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.54, 1,685.73 and 354.50 is: 531.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.54 : 1,685.73 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.54/1,685.73 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.54x = 1,685.73 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.54x = 597,591.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,591.29/1,124.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.41

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