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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.09, 1,683.87 and 574.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.09, 1,683.87 and 574.83 is: 861.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.09 : 1,683.87 = 574.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.09/1,683.87 = 574.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.09x = 1,683.87 × 574.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.09x = 967,930.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,930.57/1,123.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.85

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