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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.54, 1,683.84 and 609.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.54, 1,683.84 and 609.54 is: 914.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.54 : 1,683.84 = 609.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.54/1,683.84 = 609.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.54x = 1,683.84 × 609.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.54x = 1,026,367.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,367.83/1,122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.33

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