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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.69, 1,551.96 and 682.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.69, 1,551.96 and 682.83 is: 942.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.69 : 1,551.96 = 682.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.69/1,551.96 = 682.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.69x = 1,551.96 × 682.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.69x = 1,059,724.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,724.85/1,124.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.24

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