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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.16, 1,684.81 and 574.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.16, 1,684.81 and 574.72 is: 862.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.16 : 1,684.81 = 574.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.16/1,684.81 = 574.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.16x = 1,684.81 × 574.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.16x = 968,294.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,294.00/1,122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.88

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