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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.76, 1,672.32 and 566.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.76, 1,672.32 and 566.72 is: 850.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.76 : 1,672.32 = 566.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.76/1,672.32 = 566.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.76x = 1,672.32 × 566.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.76x = 947,737.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,737.19/1,114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.17

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