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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.14, 1,671.24 and 565.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.14, 1,671.24 and 565.58 is: 848.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.14 : 1,671.24 = 565.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.14/1,671.24 = 565.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.14x = 1,671.24 × 565.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.14x = 945,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,219.92/1,114.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.39

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