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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.52, 1,681.66 and 635.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.52, 1,681.66 and 635.92 is: 952.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.52 : 1,681.66 = 635.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.52/1,681.66 = 635.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.52x = 1,681.66 × 635.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.52x = 1,069,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,401.23/1,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.68

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