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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.78, 1,668.70 and 564.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.78, 1,668.70 and 564.35 is: 847.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.78 : 1,668.70 = 564.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.78/1,668.70 = 564.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.78x = 1,668.70 × 564.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.78x = 941,730.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,730.85/1,111.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.05

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