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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.98, 1,684.04 and 342.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.98, 1,684.04 and 342.74 is: 513.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.98 : 1,684.04 = 342.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.98/1,684.04 = 342.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.98x = 1,684.04 × 342.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.98x = 577,180.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,180.89/1,122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.97

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