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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.72, 1,683.18 and 544.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.72, 1,683.18 and 544.59 is: 817.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.72 : 1,683.18 = 544.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.72/1,683.18 = 544.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.72x = 1,683.18 × 544.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.72x = 916,643.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,643.00/1,121.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.18

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