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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.88, 1,687.32 and 612.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.88, 1,687.32 and 612.24 is: 918.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.88 : 1,687.32 = 612.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.88/1,687.32 = 612.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.88x = 1,687.32 × 612.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.88x = 1,033,044.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,044.80/1,124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.36

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