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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.52, 1,683.70 and 353.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.52, 1,683.70 and 353.02 is: 529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.52 : 1,683.70 = 353.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.52/1,683.70 = 353.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.52x = 1,683.70 × 353.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.52x = 594,379.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,379.77/1,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.50

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