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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.31, 1,682.39 and 574.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.31, 1,682.39 and 574.75 is: 861.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.31 : 1,682.39 = 574.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.31/1,682.39 = 574.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.31x = 1,682.39 × 574.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.31x = 966,950.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,950.78/1,122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.57

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