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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.96, 1,688.28 and 662.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.96, 1,688.28 and 662.48 is: 994.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.96 : 1,688.28 = 662.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.96/1,688.28 = 662.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.96x = 1,688.28 × 662.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.96x = 1,118,451.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,451.73/1,124.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.21

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