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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.86, 1,551.85 and 682

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.86, 1,551.85 and 682 is: 940.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.86 : 1,551.85 = 682 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.86/1,551.85 = 682/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.86x = 1,551.85 × 682
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.86x = 1,058,361.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,361.70/1,124.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.88

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