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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.35, 1,684.38 and 574.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.35, 1,684.38 and 574.48 is: 862.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.35 : 1,684.38 = 574.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.35/1,684.38 = 574.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.35x = 1,684.38 × 574.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.35x = 967,639.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,639.75/1,122.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.16

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