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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.05, 1,682.85 and 428.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.05, 1,682.85 and 428.24 is: 642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.05 : 1,682.85 = 428.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.05/1,682.85 = 428.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.05x = 1,682.85 × 428.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.05x = 720,663.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,663.68/1,122.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.27

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