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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.51, 1,684.49 and 545.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.51, 1,684.49 and 545.07 is: 817.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.51 : 1,684.49 = 545.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.51/1,684.49 = 545.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.51x = 1,684.49 × 545.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.51x = 918,162.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,162.24/1,122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.95

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