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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.96, 1,683.92 and 342.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.96, 1,683.92 and 342.83 is: 514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.96 : 1,683.92 = 342.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.96/1,683.92 = 342.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.96x = 1,683.92 × 342.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.96x = 577,303.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,303.36/1,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.09

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