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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.13, 1,672.73 and 566.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.13, 1,672.73 and 566.69 is: 850.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.13 : 1,672.73 = 566.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.13/1,672.73 = 566.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.13x = 1,672.73 × 566.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.13x = 947,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,912.42/1,114.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.81

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