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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.47, 1,685.21 and 575.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.47, 1,685.21 and 575.91 is: 863.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.47 : 1,685.21 = 575.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.47/1,685.21 = 575.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.47x = 1,685.21 × 575.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.47x = 970,526.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,526.41/1,123.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.87

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