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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.66, 1,687.17 and 384.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.66, 1,687.17 and 384.32 is: 576.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.66 : 1,687.17 = 384.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.66/1,687.17 = 384.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.66x = 1,687.17 × 384.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.66x = 648,404.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,404.74/1,124.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.54

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