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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.61, 1,551.53 and 682.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.61, 1,551.53 and 682.35 is: 941.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.61 : 1,551.53 = 682.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.61/1,551.53 = 682.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.61x = 1,551.53 × 682.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.61x = 1,058,683.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,683.08/1,124.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.38

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