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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.54, 1,678.80 and 571.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.54, 1,678.80 and 571.08 is: 857.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.54 : 1,678.80 = 571.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.54/1,678.80 = 571.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.54x = 1,678.80 × 571.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.54x = 958,729.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,729.10/1,118.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.13

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