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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.66, 1,683.99 and 473.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.66, 1,683.99 and 473.85 is: 710.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.66 : 1,683.99 = 473.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.66/1,683.99 = 473.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.66x = 1,683.99 × 473.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.66x = 797,958.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,958.66/1,122.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.78

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