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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.38, 1,683.11 and 573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.38, 1,683.11 and 573.96 is: 861.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.38 : 1,683.11 = 573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.38/1,683.11 = 573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.38x = 1,683.11 × 573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.38x = 966,037.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,037.82/1,121.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.47

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