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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.64, 1,687.68 and 637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.64, 1,687.68 and 637.92 is: 957.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.64 : 1,687.68 = 637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.64/1,687.68 = 637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.64x = 1,687.68 × 637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.64x = 1,076,604.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,604.83/1,124.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 957.29

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