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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.04, 1,680.01 and 572.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.04, 1,680.01 and 572.06 is: 857.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.04 : 1,680.01 = 572.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.04/1,680.01 = 572.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.04x = 1,680.01 × 572.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.04x = 961,066.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,066.52/1,121.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.30

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