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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.82, 1,684.41 and 473.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.82, 1,684.41 and 473.65 is: 710.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.82 : 1,684.41 = 473.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.82/1,684.41 = 473.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.82x = 1,684.41 × 473.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.82x = 797,820.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,820.80/1,122.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.55

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