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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.75, 1,686.85 and 344.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.75, 1,686.85 and 344.54 is: 516.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.75 : 1,686.85 = 344.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.75/1,686.85 = 344.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.75x = 1,686.85 × 344.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.75x = 581,187.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,187.30/1,124.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.73

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