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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.16, 1,684.88 and 473.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.16, 1,684.88 and 473.73 is: 710.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.16 : 1,684.88 = 473.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.16/1,684.88 = 473.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.16x = 1,684.88 × 473.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.16x = 798,175.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,175.83/1,123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.66

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