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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.96, 1,684.80 and 574.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.96, 1,684.80 and 574.96 is: 861.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.96 : 1,684.80 = 574.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.96/1,684.80 = 574.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.96x = 1,684.80 × 574.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.96x = 968,692.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,692.61/1,123.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.86

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