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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.56, 1,686.68 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.56, 1,686.68 and 355.04 is: 532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.56 : 1,686.68 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.56/1,686.68 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.56x = 1,686.68 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.56x = 598,838.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,838.87/1,124.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.51

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