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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.79, 1,668.72 and 564.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.79, 1,668.72 and 564.36 is: 847.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.79 : 1,668.72 = 564.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.79/1,668.72 = 564.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.79x = 1,668.72 × 564.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.79x = 941,758.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,758.82/1,111.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.07

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