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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.91, 1,680.91 and 572.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.91, 1,680.91 and 572.49 is: 859.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.91 : 1,680.91 = 572.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.91/1,680.91 = 572.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.91x = 1,680.91 × 572.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.91x = 962,304.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,304.17/1,119.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.27

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