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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.63, 1,683.95 and 353.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.63, 1,683.95 and 353.13 is: 529.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.63 : 1,683.95 = 353.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.63/1,683.95 = 353.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.63x = 1,683.95 × 353.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.63x = 594,653.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,653.26/1,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.70

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