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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.37, 1,681.24 and 573.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.37, 1,681.24 and 573.13 is: 859.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.37 : 1,681.24 = 573.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.37/1,681.24 = 573.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.37x = 1,681.24 × 573.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.37x = 963,569.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,569.08/1,121.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.28

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