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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.92, 1,669.62 and 566.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.92, 1,669.62 and 566.32 is: 848.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.92 : 1,669.62 = 566.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.92/1,669.62 = 566.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.92x = 1,669.62 × 566.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.92x = 945,539.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,539.20/1,114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.08

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