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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.94, 1,687.05 and 475.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.94, 1,687.05 and 475.50 is: 713.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.94 : 1,687.05 = 475.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.94/1,687.05 = 475.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.94x = 1,687.05 × 475.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.94x = 802,192.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,192.28/1,124.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.10

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