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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.72, 1,687.24 and 354.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.72, 1,687.24 and 354.96 is: 532.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.72 : 1,687.24 = 354.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.72/1,687.24 = 354.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.72x = 1,687.24 × 354.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.72x = 598,902.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,902.71/1,124.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.49

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