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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.58, 1,683.61 and 429.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.58, 1,683.61 and 429.58 is: 644.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.58 : 1,683.61 = 429.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.58/1,683.61 = 429.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.58x = 1,683.61 × 429.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.58x = 723,242.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,242.69/1,122.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.27

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