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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.09, 1,682.37 and 573.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.09, 1,682.37 and 573.83 is: 860.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.09 : 1,682.37 = 573.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.09/1,682.37 = 573.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.09x = 1,682.37 × 573.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.09x = 965,385.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,385.97/1,122.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.35

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