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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.91, 1,683.91 and 574.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.91, 1,683.91 and 574.49 is: 862.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.91 : 1,683.91 = 574.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.91/1,683.91 = 574.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.91x = 1,683.91 × 574.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.91x = 967,389.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,389.46/1,121.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.27

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