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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.62, 1,671.30 and 565.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.62, 1,671.30 and 565.79 is: 849.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.62 : 1,671.30 = 565.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.62/1,671.30 = 565.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.62x = 1,671.30 × 565.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.62x = 945,596.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,596.47/1,113.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.12

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