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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.63, 1,684.67 and 473.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.63, 1,684.67 and 473.37 is: 710.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.63 : 1,684.67 = 473.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.63/1,684.67 = 473.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.63x = 1,684.67 × 473.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.63x = 797,469.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,469.87/1,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.36

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