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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.56, 1,681.14 and 573.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.56, 1,681.14 and 573.22 is: 859.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.56 : 1,681.14 = 573.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.56/1,681.14 = 573.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.56x = 1,681.14 × 573.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.56x = 963,663.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,663.07/1,121.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.22

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