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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.44, 1,680.84 and 572.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.44, 1,680.84 and 572.76 is: 859.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.44 : 1,680.84 = 572.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.44/1,680.84 = 572.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.44x = 1,680.84 × 572.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.44x = 962,717.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,717.92/1,120.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.23

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