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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.82, 1,679.76 and 571.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.82, 1,679.76 and 571.38 is: 857.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.82 : 1,679.76 = 571.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.82/1,679.76 = 571.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.82x = 1,679.76 × 571.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.82x = 959,781.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,781.27/1,118.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.85

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