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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.95, 1,684.01 and 429.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.95, 1,684.01 and 429.59 is: 644.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.95 : 1,684.01 = 429.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.95/1,684.01 = 429.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.95x = 1,684.01 × 429.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.95x = 723,423.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,423.29/1,122.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 644.22

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