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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.26, 1,683.79 and 574.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.26, 1,683.79 and 574.70 is: 862.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.26 : 1,683.79 = 574.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.26/1,683.79 = 574.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.26x = 1,683.79 × 574.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.26x = 967,664.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,664.26/1,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.25

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