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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.12, 1,683.18 and 544.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.12, 1,683.18 and 544.50 is: 816.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.12 : 1,683.18 = 544.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.12/1,683.18 = 544.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.12x = 1,683.18 × 544.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.12x = 916,491.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,491.51/1,122.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.75

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