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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.42, 1,668.69 and 564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.42, 1,668.69 and 564.18 is: 846.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.42 : 1,668.69 = 564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.42/1,668.69 = 564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.42x = 1,668.69 × 564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.42x = 941,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,441.52/1,112.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.30

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