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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.20, 1,682.02 and 536.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.20, 1,682.02 and 536.73 is: 804.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.20 : 1,682.02 = 536.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.20/1,682.02 = 536.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.20x = 1,682.02 × 536.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.20x = 902,790.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,790.59/1,122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.48

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