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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.69, 1,684.05 and 473.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.69, 1,684.05 and 473.01 is: 709.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.69 : 1,684.05 = 473.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.69/1,684.05 = 473.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.69x = 1,684.05 × 473.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.69x = 796,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,572.49/1,122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.52

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