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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.58, 1,678.90 and 571.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.58, 1,678.90 and 571.14 is: 857.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.58 : 1,678.90 = 571.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.58/1,678.90 = 571.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.58x = 1,678.90 × 571.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.58x = 958,886.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,886.95/1,118.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.24

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