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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.58, 1,551.74 and 682.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.58, 1,551.74 and 682.40 is: 941.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.58 : 1,551.74 = 682.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.58/1,551.74 = 682.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.58x = 1,551.74 × 682.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.58x = 1,058,907.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,907.38/1,124.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.60

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