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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.14, 1,680.90 and 572.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.14, 1,680.90 and 572.86 is: 858.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.14 : 1,680.90 = 572.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.14/1,680.90 = 572.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.14x = 1,680.90 × 572.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.14x = 962,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,920.37/1,121.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.88

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