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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.10, 1,684.70 and 382.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.10, 1,684.70 and 382.70 is: 574.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.10 : 1,684.70 = 382.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.10/1,684.70 = 382.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.10x = 1,684.70 × 382.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.10x = 644,734.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,734.69/1,123.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.07

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