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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.42, 1,681.04 and 573.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.42, 1,681.04 and 573.86 is: 860.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.42 : 1,681.04 = 573.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.42/1,681.04 = 573.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.42x = 1,681.04 × 573.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.42x = 964,681.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,681.61/1,121.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.23

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