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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.12, 1,669.86 and 565.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.12, 1,669.86 and 565.14 is: 847.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.12 : 1,669.86 = 565.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.12/1,669.86 = 565.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.12x = 1,669.86 × 565.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.12x = 943,704.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,704.68/1,113.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.80

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