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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.73, 1,667.39 and 564.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.73, 1,667.39 and 564.17 is: 846.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.73 : 1,667.39 = 564.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.73/1,667.39 = 564.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.73x = 1,667.39 × 564.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.73x = 940,680.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,680.26/1,111.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.14

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