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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.86, 1,683.51 and 574.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.86, 1,683.51 and 574.68 is: 860.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.86 : 1,683.51 = 574.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.86/1,683.51 = 574.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.86x = 1,683.51 × 574.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.86x = 967,479.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,479.53/1,123.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.85

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