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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.29, 1,683.92 and 429.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.29, 1,683.92 and 429.17 is: 643.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.29 : 1,683.92 = 429.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.29/1,683.92 = 429.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.29x = 1,683.92 × 429.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.29x = 722,677.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,677.38/1,122.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.93

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