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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.91, 1,684.31 and 429.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.91, 1,684.31 and 429.91 is: 644.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.91 : 1,684.31 = 429.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.91/1,684.31 = 429.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.91x = 1,684.31 × 429.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.91x = 724,095.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,095.35/1,122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.84

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