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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.16, 1,684.73 and 546.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.16, 1,684.73 and 546.44 is: 819.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.16 : 1,684.73 = 546.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.16/1,684.73 = 546.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.16x = 1,684.73 × 546.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.16x = 920,596.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,596.80/1,123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.65

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