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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.96, 1,687.89 and 431.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.96, 1,687.89 and 431.95 is: 648.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.96 : 1,687.89 = 431.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.96/1,687.89 = 431.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.96x = 1,687.89 × 431.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.96x = 729,082.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,082.22/1,124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.10

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