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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.68, 1,680.92 and 573.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.68, 1,680.92 and 573.68 is: 858.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.68 : 1,680.92 = 573.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.68/1,680.92 = 573.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.68x = 1,680.92 × 573.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.68x = 964,307.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,307.32/1,122.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.93

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