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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.65, 1,551.75 and 682.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.65, 1,551.75 and 682.54 is: 941.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.65 : 1,551.75 = 682.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.65/1,551.75 = 682.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.65x = 1,551.75 × 682.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.65x = 1,059,127.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,127.57/1,124.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.74

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