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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.63, 1,684.96 and 575.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.63, 1,684.96 and 575.19 is: 863.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.63 : 1,684.96 = 575.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.63/1,684.96 = 575.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.63x = 1,684.96 × 575.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.63x = 969,163.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,163.72/1,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.30

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