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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.18, 1,682.40 and 710.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.18, 1,682.40 and 710.46 is: 1,065.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.18 : 1,682.40 = 710.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.18/1,682.40 = 710.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.18x = 1,682.40 × 710.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.18x = 1,195,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195,277.90/1,122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.14

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