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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.15, 1,684.97 and 343.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.15, 1,684.97 and 343.22 is: 514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.15 : 1,684.97 = 343.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.15/1,684.97 = 343.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.15x = 1,684.97 × 343.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.15x = 578,315.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,315.40/1,123.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.90

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