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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.85, 1,669.41 and 564.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.85, 1,669.41 and 564.84 is: 847.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.85 : 1,669.41 = 564.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.85/1,669.41 = 564.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.85x = 1,669.41 × 564.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.85x = 942,949.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,949.54/1,112.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.33

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