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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.18, 1,682.82 and 391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.18, 1,682.82 and 391.56 is: 587.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.18 : 1,682.82 = 391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.18/1,682.82 = 391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.18x = 1,682.82 × 391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.18x = 658,925.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,925.00/1,122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.18

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