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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.32, 1,683.90 and 544.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.32, 1,683.90 and 544.79 is: 817.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.32 : 1,683.90 = 544.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.32/1,683.90 = 544.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.32x = 1,683.90 × 544.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.32x = 917,376.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,376.09/1,122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.39

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