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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.92, 1,677.12 and 571.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.92, 1,677.12 and 571.32 is: 855.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.92 : 1,677.12 = 571.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.92/1,677.12 = 571.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.92x = 1,677.12 × 571.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.92x = 958,172.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,172.20/1,119.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.57

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