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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.42, 1,682.55 and 574.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.42, 1,682.55 and 574.86 is: 861.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.42 : 1,682.55 = 574.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.42/1,682.55 = 574.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.42x = 1,682.55 × 574.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.42x = 967,230.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,230.69/1,122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.74

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