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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.46, 1,679.88 and 572.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.46, 1,679.88 and 572.22 is: 857.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.46 : 1,679.88 = 572.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.46/1,679.88 = 572.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.46x = 1,679.88 × 572.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.46x = 961,265.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,265.09/1,120.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.92

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