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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.48, 1,679.28 and 571.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.48, 1,679.28 and 571.54 is: 857.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.48 : 1,679.28 = 571.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.48/1,679.28 = 571.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.48x = 1,679.28 × 571.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.48x = 959,775.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,775.69/1,119.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.34

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