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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.85, 1,686.06 and 714.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.85, 1,686.06 and 714.18 is: 1,070.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.85 : 1,686.06 = 714.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.85/1,686.06 = 714.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.85x = 1,686.06 × 714.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.85x = 1,204,150.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,150.33/1,124.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.50

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