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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.68, 1,676.42 and 570.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.68, 1,676.42 and 570.68 is: 854.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.68 : 1,676.42 = 570.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.68/1,676.42 = 570.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.68x = 1,676.42 × 570.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.68x = 956,696.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,696.51/1,119.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.44

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