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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.56, 1,681.88 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.56, 1,681.88 and 573.12 is: 860.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.56 : 1,681.88 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.56/1,681.88 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.56x = 1,681.88 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.56x = 963,919.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,919.07/1,120.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.21

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