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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.94, 1,552.78 and 683.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.94, 1,552.78 and 683.14 is: 942.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.94 : 1,552.78 = 683.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.94/1,552.78 = 683.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.94x = 1,552.78 × 683.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.94x = 1,060,766.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,766.13/1,124.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.95

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