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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.84, 1,684.17 and 473.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.84, 1,684.17 and 473.58 is: 710.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.84 : 1,684.17 = 473.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.84/1,684.17 = 473.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.84x = 1,684.17 × 473.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.84x = 797,589.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,589.23/1,122.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.33

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