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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.64, 1,686.84 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.64, 1,686.84 and 355.20 is: 532.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.64 : 1,686.84 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.64/1,686.84 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.64x = 1,686.84 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.64x = 599,165.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,165.57/1,124.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.76

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