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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.32, 1,668 and 563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.32, 1,668 and 563.88 is: 846.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.32 : 1,668 = 563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.32/1,668 = 563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.32x = 1,668 × 563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.32x = 940,551.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,551.84/1,111.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.34

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