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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.70, 1,666.15 and 564.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.70, 1,666.15 and 564.02 is: 845.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.70 : 1,666.15 = 564.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.70/1,666.15 = 564.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.70x = 1,666.15 × 564.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.70x = 939,741.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,741.92/1,111.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.32

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