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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.28, 1,670.72 and 566.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.28, 1,670.72 and 566.84 is: 849.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.28 : 1,670.72 = 566.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.28/1,670.72 = 566.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.28x = 1,670.72 × 566.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.28x = 947,022.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,022.57/1,114.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.90

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