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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.40, 1,683.30 and 574.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.40, 1,683.30 and 574.76 is: 861.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.40 : 1,683.30 = 574.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.40/1,683.30 = 574.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.40x = 1,683.30 × 574.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.40x = 967,493.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,493.51/1,123.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.22

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