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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.60, 1,686.96 and 475.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.60, 1,686.96 and 475.38 is: 713.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.60 : 1,686.96 = 475.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.60/1,686.96 = 475.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.60x = 1,686.96 × 475.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.60x = 801,947.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,947.04/1,124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.10

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