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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.31, 1,677.72 and 570.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.31, 1,677.72 and 570.36 is: 854.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.31 : 1,677.72 = 570.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.31/1,677.72 = 570.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.31x = 1,677.72 × 570.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.31x = 956,904.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,904.38/1,119.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.91

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