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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.49, 1,683.82 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.49, 1,683.82 and 342.56 is: 513.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.49 : 1,683.82 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.49/1,683.82 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.49x = 1,683.82 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.49x = 576,809.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,809.38/1,122.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.87

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