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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.68, 1,677.28 and 571.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.68, 1,677.28 and 571.56 is: 856.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.68 : 1,677.28 = 571.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.68/1,677.28 = 571.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.68x = 1,677.28 × 571.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.68x = 958,666.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,666.16/1,118.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.96

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