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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.88, 1,673.34 and 567.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.88, 1,673.34 and 567.44 is: 851.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.88 : 1,673.34 = 567.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.88/1,673.34 = 567.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.88x = 1,673.34 × 567.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.88x = 949,520.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,520.05/1,114.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.68

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