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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.84, 1,683.82 and 473.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.84, 1,683.82 and 473.40 is: 709.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.84 : 1,683.82 = 473.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.84/1,683.82 = 473.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.84x = 1,683.82 × 473.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.84x = 797,120.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,120.39/1,122.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.91

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