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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.69, 1,681.80 and 683.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.69, 1,681.80 and 683.40 is: 1,023.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.69 : 1,681.80 = 683.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.69/1,681.80 = 683.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.69x = 1,681.80 × 683.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.69x = 1,149,342.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,342.12/1,122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.74

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