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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.78, 1,684.07 and 629.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.78, 1,684.07 and 629.16 is: 943.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.78 : 1,684.07 = 629.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.78/1,684.07 = 629.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.78x = 1,684.07 × 629.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.78x = 1,059,549.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,549.48/1,122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.68

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