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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.82, 1,684.25 and 473.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.82, 1,684.25 and 473.56 is: 710.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.82 : 1,684.25 = 473.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.82/1,684.25 = 473.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.82x = 1,684.25 × 473.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.82x = 797,588.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,588.63/1,122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.35

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