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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.80, 1,687.20 and 540.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.80, 1,687.20 and 540.08 is: 810.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.80 : 1,687.20 = 540.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.80/1,687.20 = 540.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.80x = 1,687.20 × 540.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.80x = 911,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,222.98/1,124.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.12

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