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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.28, 1,671.66 and 566.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.28, 1,671.66 and 566.67 is: 849.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.28 : 1,671.66 = 566.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.28/1,671.66 = 566.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.28x = 1,671.66 × 566.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.28x = 947,279.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,279.57/1,115.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.36

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