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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.62, 1,683.92 and 732.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.62, 1,683.92 and 732.94 is: 1,099.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.62 : 1,683.92 = 732.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.62/1,683.92 = 732.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.62x = 1,683.92 × 732.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.62x = 1,234,209.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,209.95/1,122.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.41

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