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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.24, 1,681.92 and 473.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.24, 1,681.92 and 473.16 is: 709.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.24 : 1,681.92 = 473.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.24/1,681.92 = 473.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.24x = 1,681.92 × 473.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.24x = 795,817.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,817.27/1,122.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.13

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