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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.44, 1,683.40 and 575.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.44, 1,683.40 and 575.16 is: 861.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.44 : 1,683.40 = 575.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.44/1,683.40 = 575.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.44x = 1,683.40 × 575.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.44x = 968,224.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,224.34/1,123.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.84

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