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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.98, 1,684.45 and 342.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.98, 1,684.45 and 342.98 is: 514.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.98 : 1,684.45 = 342.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.98/1,684.45 = 342.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.98x = 1,684.45 × 342.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.98x = 577,732.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,732.66/1,122.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.46

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