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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.64, 1,683.12 and 429.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.64, 1,683.12 and 429.04 is: 643.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.64 : 1,683.12 = 429.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.64/1,683.12 = 429.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.64x = 1,683.12 × 429.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.64x = 722,125.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,125.80/1,122.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 643.24

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