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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.21, 1,682.13 and 428.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.21, 1,682.13 and 428.43 is: 642.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.21 : 1,682.13 = 428.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.21/1,682.13 = 428.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.21x = 1,682.13 × 428.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.21x = 720,674.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,674.96/1,122.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 642.19

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