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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.03, 1,684.62 and 473.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.03, 1,684.62 and 473.82 is: 710.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.03 : 1,684.62 = 473.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.03/1,684.62 = 473.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.03x = 1,684.62 × 473.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.03x = 798,206.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,206.65/1,123.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.76

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