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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.72, 1,684.44 and 684.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.72, 1,684.44 and 684.08 is: 1,026.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.72 : 1,684.44 = 684.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.72/1,684.44 = 684.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.72x = 1,684.44 × 684.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.72x = 1,152,291.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,291.72/1,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.34

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