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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.78, 1,671.70 and 566.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.78, 1,671.70 and 566.35 is: 850.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.78 : 1,671.70 = 566.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.78/1,671.70 = 566.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.78x = 1,671.70 × 566.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.78x = 946,767.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,767.30/1,113.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.05

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