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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.32, 1,680.83 and 572.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.32, 1,680.83 and 572.89 is: 859.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.32 : 1,680.83 = 572.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.32/1,680.83 = 572.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.32x = 1,680.83 × 572.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.32x = 962,931.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,931.01/1,120.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.51

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