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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.47, 1,666.79 and 563.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.47, 1,666.79 and 563.30 is: 844.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.47 : 1,666.79 = 563.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.47/1,666.79 = 563.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.47x = 1,666.79 × 563.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.47x = 938,902.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,902.81/1,111.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.74

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