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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.23, 1,683.92 and 536.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.23, 1,683.92 and 536.92 is: 805.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.23 : 1,683.92 = 536.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.23/1,683.92 = 536.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.23x = 1,683.92 × 536.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.23x = 904,127.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,127.46/1,122.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.65

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