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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.53, 1,684.15 and 342.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.53, 1,684.15 and 342.68 is: 514.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.53 : 1,684.15 = 342.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.53/1,684.15 = 342.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.53x = 1,684.15 × 342.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.53x = 577,124.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,124.52/1,122.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.13

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