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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.63, 1,686.95 and 355.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.63, 1,686.95 and 355.13 is: 532.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.63 : 1,686.95 = 355.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.63/1,686.95 = 355.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.63x = 1,686.95 × 355.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.63x = 599,086.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,086.55/1,124.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.70

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