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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.36, 1,666.76 and 563.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.36, 1,666.76 and 563.32 is: 844.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.36 : 1,666.76 = 563.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.36/1,666.76 = 563.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.36x = 1,666.76 × 563.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.36x = 938,919.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,919.24/1,111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.84

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