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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.87, 1,683.90 and 473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.87, 1,683.90 and 473.25 is: 709.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.87 : 1,683.90 = 473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.87/1,683.90 = 473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.87x = 1,683.90 × 473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.87x = 796,905.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,905.68/1,122.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 709.70

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