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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.80, 1,681.04 and 572.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.80, 1,681.04 and 572.40 is: 858.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.80 : 1,681.04 = 572.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.80/1,681.04 = 572.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.80x = 1,681.04 × 572.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.80x = 962,227.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,227.30/1,120.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.52

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