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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.90, 1,685.16 and 473.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.90, 1,685.16 and 473.82 is: 711.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.90 : 1,685.16 = 473.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.90/1,685.16 = 473.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.90x = 1,685.16 × 473.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.90x = 798,462.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,462.51/1,122.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.07

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