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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.27, 1,681.68 and 574.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.27, 1,681.68 and 574.59 is: 861.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.27 : 1,681.68 = 574.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.27/1,681.68 = 574.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.27x = 1,681.68 × 574.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.27x = 966,276.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,276.51/1,122.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.00

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