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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.73, 1,687.05 and 355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.73, 1,687.05 and 355.23 is: 532.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.73 : 1,687.05 = 355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.73/1,687.05 = 355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.73x = 1,687.05 × 355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.73x = 599,290.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,290.77/1,124.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.83

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