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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.62, 1,681.77 and 573.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.62, 1,681.77 and 573.26 is: 860.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.62 : 1,681.77 = 573.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.62/1,681.77 = 573.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.62x = 1,681.77 × 573.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.62x = 964,091.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,091.47/1,120.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.32

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