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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.86, 1,667.82 and 563.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.86, 1,667.82 and 563.42 is: 845.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.86 : 1,667.82 = 563.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.86/1,667.82 = 563.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.86x = 1,667.82 × 563.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.86x = 939,671.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,671.99/1,110.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.90

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