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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.71, 1,684.06 and 342.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.71, 1,684.06 and 342.71 is: 514.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.71 : 1,684.06 = 342.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.71/1,684.06 = 342.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.71x = 1,684.06 × 342.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.71x = 577,149.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,149.31/1,122.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.07

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