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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.52, 1,682.62 and 544.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.52, 1,682.62 and 544.68 is: 816.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.52 : 1,682.62 = 544.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.52/1,682.62 = 544.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.52x = 1,682.62 × 544.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.52x = 916,489.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,489.46/1,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.46

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