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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.56, 1,664.75 and 562.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.56, 1,664.75 and 562.41 is: 842.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.56 : 1,664.75 = 562.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.56/1,664.75 = 562.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.56x = 1,664.75 × 562.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.56x = 936,269.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,269.24/1,111.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.30

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