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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.89, 1,687.46 and 475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.89, 1,687.46 and 475.54 is: 713.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.89 : 1,687.46 = 475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.89/1,687.46 = 475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.89x = 1,687.46 × 475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.89x = 802,454.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,454.73/1,124.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.36

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