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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.84, 1,685.32 and 474.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.84, 1,685.32 and 474.40 is: 711.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.84 : 1,685.32 = 474.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.84/1,685.32 = 474.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.84x = 1,685.32 × 474.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.84x = 799,515.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,515.81/1,123.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.41

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