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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.76, 1,683.87 and 545.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.76, 1,683.87 and 545.50 is: 818.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.76 : 1,683.87 = 545.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.76/1,683.87 = 545.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.76x = 1,683.87 × 545.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.76x = 918,551.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,551.09/1,122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.12

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