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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.68, 1,685.58 and 474.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.68, 1,685.58 and 474.46 is: 711.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.68 : 1,685.58 = 474.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.68/1,685.58 = 474.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.68x = 1,685.58 × 474.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.68x = 799,740.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,740.29/1,123.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.72

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