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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.92, 1,679.84 and 571.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.92, 1,679.84 and 571.95 is: 857.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.92 : 1,679.84 = 571.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.92/1,679.84 = 571.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.92x = 1,679.84 × 571.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.92x = 960,781.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,781.72/1,120.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.14

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