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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.94, 1,685.85 and 575.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.94, 1,685.85 and 575.96 is: 863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.94 : 1,685.85 = 575.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.94/1,685.85 = 575.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.94x = 1,685.85 × 575.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.94x = 970,984.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,984.22/1,124.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.14

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