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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.16, 1,684.78 and 545.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.16, 1,684.78 and 545.90 is: 818.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.16 : 1,684.78 = 545.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.16/1,684.78 = 545.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.16x = 1,684.78 × 545.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.16x = 919,711.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,711.61/1,123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.86

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