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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.73, 1,682.46 and 574.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.73, 1,682.46 and 574.15 is: 860.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.73 : 1,682.46 = 574.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.73/1,682.46 = 574.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.73x = 1,682.46 × 574.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.73x = 965,984.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,984.41/1,122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.39

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