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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.80, 1,684.12 and 353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.80, 1,684.12 and 353.52 is: 530.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.80 : 1,684.12 = 353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.80/1,684.12 = 353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.80x = 1,684.12 × 353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.80x = 595,370.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,370.10/1,122.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.25

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