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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.20, 1,683.79 and 575.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.20, 1,683.79 and 575.10 is: 862.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.20 : 1,683.79 = 575.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.20/1,683.79 = 575.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.20x = 1,683.79 × 575.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.20x = 968,346.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,346.19/1,123.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.13

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