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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.76, 1,684.06 and 342.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.76, 1,684.06 and 342.79 is: 514.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.76 : 1,684.06 = 342.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.76/1,684.06 = 342.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.76x = 1,684.06 × 342.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.76x = 577,278.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,278.93/1,122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.16

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