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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.02, 1,685.14 and 474.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.02, 1,685.14 and 474.21 is: 711.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.02 : 1,685.14 = 474.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.02/1,685.14 = 474.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.02x = 1,685.14 × 474.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.02x = 799,109.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,109.05/1,123.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.57

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