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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.84, 1,685.64 and 474.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.84, 1,685.64 and 474.68 is: 711.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.84 : 1,685.64 = 474.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.84/1,685.64 = 474.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.84x = 1,685.64 × 474.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.84x = 800,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,139.60/1,124.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.34

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