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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.10, 1,683.22 and 472.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.10, 1,683.22 and 472.88 is: 709.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.10 : 1,683.22 = 472.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.10/1,683.22 = 472.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.10x = 1,683.22 × 472.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.10x = 795,961.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,961.07/1,122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.35

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