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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.09, 1,683.23 and 342.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.09, 1,683.23 and 342.07 is: 513.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.09 : 1,683.23 = 342.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.09/1,683.23 = 342.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.09x = 1,683.23 × 342.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.09x = 575,780.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,780.78/1,122.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.13

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