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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.95, 1,669.70 and 565.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.95, 1,669.70 and 565.12 is: 847.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.95 : 1,669.70 = 565.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.95/1,669.70 = 565.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.95x = 1,669.70 × 565.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.95x = 943,580.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,580.86/1,112.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.82

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