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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.91, 1,684.46 and 577.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.91, 1,684.46 and 577.35 is: 864.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.91 : 1,684.46 = 577.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.91/1,684.46 = 577.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.91x = 1,684.46 × 577.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.91x = 972,522.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,522.98/1,124.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.53

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