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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.58, 1,669.89 and 565.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.58, 1,669.89 and 565.14 is: 848.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.58 : 1,669.89 = 565.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.58/1,669.89 = 565.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.58x = 1,669.89 × 565.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.58x = 943,721.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,721.63/1,112.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.23

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