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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.58, 1,687.05 and 344.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.58, 1,687.05 and 344.55 is: 516.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.58 : 1,687.05 = 344.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.58/1,687.05 = 344.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.58x = 1,687.05 × 344.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.58x = 581,280.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,280.37/1,124.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.89

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