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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.83, 1,683.37 and 574.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.83, 1,683.37 and 574.02 is: 861.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.83 : 1,683.37 = 574.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.83/1,683.37 = 574.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.83x = 1,683.37 × 574.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.83x = 966,285.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,285.54/1,121.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.35

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