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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.54, 1,683.48 and 342.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.54, 1,683.48 and 342.48 is: 513.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.54 : 1,683.48 = 342.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.54/1,683.48 = 342.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.54x = 1,683.48 × 342.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.54x = 576,558.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,558.23/1,122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.62

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