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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.74, 1,685.28 and 880.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.74, 1,685.28 and 880.54 is: 1,319.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.74 : 1,685.28 = 880.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.74/1,685.28 = 880.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.74x = 1,685.28 × 880.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.74x = 1,483,956.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,956.45/1,124.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,319.38

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