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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.33, 1,668.43 and 564.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.33, 1,668.43 and 564.50 is: 846.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.33 : 1,668.43 = 564.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.33/1,668.43 = 564.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.33x = 1,668.43 × 564.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.33x = 941,823.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,823.89/1,112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.71

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