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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.30, 1,671.48 and 565.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.30, 1,671.48 and 565.86 is: 849.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.30 : 1,671.48 = 565.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.30/1,671.48 = 565.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.30x = 1,671.48 × 565.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.30x = 945,823.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,823.67/1,113.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.57

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