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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.76, 1,681.42 and 573.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.76, 1,681.42 and 573.16 is: 859.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.76 : 1,681.42 = 573.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.76/1,681.42 = 573.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.76x = 1,681.42 × 573.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.76x = 963,722.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,722.69/1,121.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.12

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