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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.30, 1,683.92 and 574.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.30, 1,683.92 and 574.28 is: 860.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.30 : 1,683.92 = 574.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.30/1,683.92 = 574.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.30x = 1,683.92 × 574.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.30x = 967,030.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,030.29/1,123.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.88

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