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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.61, 1,685.25 and 474.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.61, 1,685.25 and 474.19 is: 711.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.61 : 1,685.25 = 474.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.61/1,685.25 = 474.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.61x = 1,685.25 × 474.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.61x = 799,124.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,124.48/1,123.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.21

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