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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.64, 1,679.13 and 572.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.64, 1,679.13 and 572.06 is: 857.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.64 : 1,679.13 = 572.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.64/1,679.13 = 572.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.64x = 1,679.13 × 572.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.64x = 960,567.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,567.31/1,120.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.16

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