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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.77, 1,685.43 and 577.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.77, 1,685.43 and 577.09 is: 864.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.77 : 1,685.43 = 577.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.77/1,685.43 = 577.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.77x = 1,685.43 × 577.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.77x = 972,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,644.80/1,124.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.75

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