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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.92, 1,687.26 and 475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.92, 1,687.26 and 475.56 is: 713.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.92 : 1,687.26 = 475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.92/1,687.26 = 475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.92x = 1,687.26 × 475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.92x = 802,393.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,393.37/1,124.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.29

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