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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.95, 1,668.20 and 564.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.95, 1,668.20 and 564.12 is: 846.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.95 : 1,668.20 = 564.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.95/1,668.20 = 564.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.95x = 1,668.20 × 564.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.95x = 941,062.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,062.16/1,111.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.32

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