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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.78, 1,666.74 and 563.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.78, 1,666.74 and 563.78 is: 844.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.78 : 1,666.74 = 563.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.78/1,666.74 = 563.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.78x = 1,666.74 × 563.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.78x = 939,674.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,674.68/1,112.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.44

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