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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.02, 1,666.86 and 563.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.02, 1,666.86 and 563.88 is: 845.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.02 : 1,666.86 = 563.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.02/1,666.86 = 563.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.02x = 1,666.86 × 563.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.02x = 939,909.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,909.02/1,112.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.23

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