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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.96, 1,686.34 and 547.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.96, 1,686.34 and 547.52 is: 820.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.96 : 1,686.34 = 547.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.96/1,686.34 = 547.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.96x = 1,686.34 × 547.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.96x = 923,304.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,304.88/1,124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.74

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