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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.76, 1,552.19 and 682.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.76, 1,552.19 and 682.61 is: 942.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.76 : 1,552.19 = 682.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.76/1,552.19 = 682.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.76x = 1,552.19 × 682.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.76x = 1,059,540.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,540.42/1,124.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.01

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