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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.60, 1,551.91 and 613.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.60, 1,551.91 and 613.55 is: 846.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.60 : 1,551.91 = 613.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.60/1,551.91 = 613.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.60x = 1,551.91 × 613.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.60x = 952,174.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,174.02/1,124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.68

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