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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.44, 1,684.10 and 574.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.44, 1,684.10 and 574.76 is: 862.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.44 : 1,684.10 = 574.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.44/1,684.10 = 574.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.44x = 1,684.10 × 574.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.44x = 967,953.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,953.32/1,122.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.37

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