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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.33, 1,668.40 and 564.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.33, 1,668.40 and 564.87 is: 847.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.33 : 1,668.40 = 564.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.33/1,668.40 = 564.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.33x = 1,668.40 × 564.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.33x = 942,433.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,433.95/1,112.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.26

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