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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.83, 1,684.87 and 575.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.83, 1,684.87 and 575.02 is: 862.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.83 : 1,684.87 = 575.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.83/1,684.87 = 575.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.83x = 1,684.87 × 575.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.83x = 968,833.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,833.95/1,122.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.85

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