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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.58, 1,675.28 and 570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.58, 1,675.28 and 570.02 is: 854.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.58 : 1,675.28 = 570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.58/1,675.28 = 570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.58x = 1,675.28 × 570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.58x = 954,943.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,943.11/1,117.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.47

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