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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.20, 1,679.30 and 573.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.20, 1,679.30 and 573.06 is: 859.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.20 : 1,679.30 = 573.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.20/1,679.30 = 573.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.20x = 1,679.30 × 573.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.20x = 962,339.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,339.66/1,120.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.08

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