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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.21, 1,682.24 and 544.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.21, 1,682.24 and 544.77 is: 816.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.21 : 1,682.24 = 544.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.21/1,682.24 = 544.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.21x = 1,682.24 × 544.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.21x = 916,431.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,431.16/1,122.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.63

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