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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.18, 1,682.15 and 573.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.18, 1,682.15 and 573.22 is: 860.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.18 : 1,682.15 = 573.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.18/1,682.15 = 573.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.18x = 1,682.15 × 573.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.18x = 964,239.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,239.25/1,121.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.02

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