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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.02, 1,683.21 and 472.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.02, 1,683.21 and 472.98 is: 708.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.02 : 1,683.21 = 472.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.02/1,683.21 = 472.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.02x = 1,683.21 × 472.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.02x = 796,124.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,124.67/1,123.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 708.91

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