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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.91, 1,666.62 and 564.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.91, 1,666.62 and 564.33 is: 845.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.91 : 1,666.62 = 564.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.91/1,666.62 = 564.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.91x = 1,666.62 × 564.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.91x = 940,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,523.66/1,112.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.10

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