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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112, 1,668 and 564.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112, 1,668 and 564.08 is: 846.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112 : 1,668 = 564.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112/1,668 = 564.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112x = 1,668 × 564.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112x = 940,885.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,885.44/1,112
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.12

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