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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.55, 1,684.87 and 575.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.55, 1,684.87 and 575.12 is: 863.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.55 : 1,684.87 = 575.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.55/1,684.87 = 575.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.55x = 1,684.87 × 575.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.55x = 969,005.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,005.21/1,122.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.22

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