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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.43, 1,668.54 and 563.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.43, 1,668.54 and 563.92 is: 844.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.43 : 1,668.54 = 563.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.43/1,668.54 = 563.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.43x = 1,668.54 × 563.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.43x = 940,918.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,918.91/1,114.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.30

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