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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.13, 1,683.50 and 391.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.13, 1,683.50 and 391.75 is: 587.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.13 : 1,683.50 = 391.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.13/1,683.50 = 391.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.13x = 1,683.50 × 391.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.13x = 659,511.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,511.13/1,122.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.73

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