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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.04, 1,683.68 and 472.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.04, 1,683.68 and 472.76 is: 709.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.04 : 1,683.68 = 472.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.04/1,683.68 = 472.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.04x = 1,683.68 × 472.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.04x = 795,976.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,976.56/1,122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.40

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