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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.61, 1,682.87 and 573.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.61, 1,682.87 and 573.58 is: 859.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.61 : 1,682.87 = 573.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.61/1,682.87 = 573.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.61x = 1,682.87 × 573.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.61x = 965,249.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,249.29/1,122.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.83

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