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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.84, 1,685.13 and 574.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.84, 1,685.13 and 574.98 is: 862.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.84 : 1,685.13 = 574.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.84/1,685.13 = 574.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.84x = 1,685.13 × 574.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.84x = 968,916.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,916.05/1,122.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.92

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