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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.63, 1,683.99 and 574.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.63, 1,683.99 and 574.17 is: 861.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.63 : 1,683.99 = 574.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.63/1,683.99 = 574.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.63x = 1,683.99 × 574.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.63x = 966,894.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,894.39/1,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.28

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