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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.77, 1,667.39 and 564.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.77, 1,667.39 and 564.20 is: 845.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.77 : 1,667.39 = 564.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.77/1,667.39 = 564.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.77x = 1,667.39 × 564.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.77x = 940,733.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,733.10/1,112.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.40

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