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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.63, 1,684.35 and 575.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.63, 1,684.35 and 575.07 is: 862.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.63 : 1,684.35 = 575.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.63/1,684.35 = 575.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.63x = 1,684.35 × 575.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.63x = 968,619.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,619.15/1,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.81

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