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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.53, 1,680.35 and 572.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.53, 1,680.35 and 572.11 is: 858.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.53 : 1,680.35 = 572.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.53/1,680.35 = 572.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.53x = 1,680.35 × 572.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.53x = 961,337.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,337.98/1,119.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.70

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