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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.16, 1,683.48 and 474.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.16, 1,683.48 and 474.08 is: 710.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.16 : 1,683.48 = 474.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.16/1,683.48 = 474.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.16x = 1,683.48 × 474.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.16x = 798,104.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,104.20/1,123.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.59

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