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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.88, 1,684.86 and 733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.88, 1,684.86 and 733 is: 1,099.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.88 : 1,684.86 = 733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.88/1,684.86 = 733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.88x = 1,684.86 × 733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.88x = 1,235,002.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,002.38/1,122.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.85

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