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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.68, 1,677.92 and 571.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.68, 1,677.92 and 571.68 is: 855.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.68 : 1,677.92 = 571.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.68/1,677.92 = 571.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.68x = 1,677.92 × 571.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.68x = 959,230.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,230.45/1,120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.94

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