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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.98, 1,684.46 and 811.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.98, 1,684.46 and 811.94 is: 1,217.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.98 : 1,684.46 = 811.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.98/1,684.46 = 811.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.98x = 1,684.46 × 811.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.98x = 1,367,667.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,367,667.97/1,122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.90

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