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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.83, 1,684.34 and 342.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.83, 1,684.34 and 342.90 is: 514.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.83 : 1,684.34 = 342.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.83/1,684.34 = 342.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.83x = 1,684.34 × 342.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.83x = 577,558.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,558.47/1,122.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.38

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