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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.87, 1,671.32 and 566.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.87, 1,671.32 and 566.77 is: 849.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.87 : 1,671.32 = 566.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.87/1,671.32 = 566.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.87x = 1,671.32 × 566.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.87x = 947,254.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,254.04/1,114.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.65

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