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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.13, 1,682.73 and 573.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.13, 1,682.73 and 573.71 is: 861.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.13 : 1,682.73 = 573.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.13/1,682.73 = 573.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.13x = 1,682.73 × 573.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.13x = 965,390.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,390.61/1,121.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.09

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