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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.18, 1,684.13 and 574.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.18, 1,684.13 and 574.83 is: 862.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.18 : 1,684.13 = 574.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.18/1,684.13 = 574.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.18x = 1,684.13 × 574.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.18x = 968,088.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,088.45/1,122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.69

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