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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.37, 1,667.93 and 563.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.37, 1,667.93 and 563.54 is: 845.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.37 : 1,667.93 = 563.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.37/1,667.93 = 563.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.37x = 1,667.93 × 563.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.37x = 939,934.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,934.11/1,111.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.75

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