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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.64, 1,551.83 and 682.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.64, 1,551.83 and 682.38 is: 941.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.64 : 1,551.83 = 682.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.64/1,551.83 = 682.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.64x = 1,551.83 × 682.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.64x = 1,058,934.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,934.34/1,124.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.58

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