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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.02, 1,684.26 and 538.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.02, 1,684.26 and 538.02 is: 806.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.02 : 1,684.26 = 538.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.02/1,684.26 = 538.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.02x = 1,684.26 × 538.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.02x = 906,165.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,165.57/1,123.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.90

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