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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.78, 1,684.52 and 342.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.78, 1,684.52 and 342.93 is: 514.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.78 : 1,684.52 = 342.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.78/1,684.52 = 342.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.78x = 1,684.52 × 342.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.78x = 577,672.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,672.44/1,122.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.50

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