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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.89, 1,684.23 and 529.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.89, 1,684.23 and 529.77 is: 794.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.89 : 1,684.23 = 529.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.89/1,684.23 = 529.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.89x = 1,684.23 × 529.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.89x = 892,261.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,261.09/1,122.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.61

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