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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.88, 1,669.28 and 565.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.88, 1,669.28 and 565.68 is: 846.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.88 : 1,669.28 = 565.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.88/1,669.28 = 565.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.88x = 1,669.28 × 565.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.88x = 944,278.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,278.31/1,114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.98

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