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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.13, 1,685.71 and 575.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.13, 1,685.71 and 575.69 is: 864.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.13 : 1,685.71 = 575.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.13/1,685.71 = 575.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.13x = 1,685.71 × 575.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.13x = 970,446.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,446.39/1,123.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.06

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