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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.20, 1,683.30 and 709.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.20, 1,683.30 and 709.10 is: 1,063.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.20 : 1,683.30 = 709.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.20/1,683.30 = 709.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.20x = 1,683.30 × 709.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.20x = 1,193,628.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,193,628.03/1,122.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.65

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