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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.66, 1,684.06 and 574.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.66, 1,684.06 and 574.22 is: 862.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.66 : 1,684.06 = 574.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.66/1,684.06 = 574.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.66x = 1,684.06 × 574.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.66x = 967,020.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,020.93/1,121.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.13

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