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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.58, 1,669.23 and 565.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.58, 1,669.23 and 565.40 is: 846.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.58 : 1,669.23 = 565.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.58/1,669.23 = 565.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.58x = 1,669.23 × 565.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.58x = 943,774.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,774.30/1,114.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.76

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