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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.22, 1,685.03 and 465.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.22, 1,685.03 and 465.09 is: 697.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.22 : 1,685.03 = 465.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.22/1,685.03 = 465.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.22x = 1,685.03 × 465.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.22x = 783,690.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,690.60/1,123.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 697.72

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