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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.34, 1,683.31 and 574.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.34, 1,683.31 and 574.77 is: 861.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.34 : 1,683.31 = 574.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.34/1,683.31 = 574.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.34x = 1,683.31 × 574.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.34x = 967,515.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,515.69/1,123.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.28

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