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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.68, 1,670.41 and 566.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.68, 1,670.41 and 566.68 is: 848.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.68 : 1,670.41 = 566.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.68/1,670.41 = 566.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.68x = 1,670.41 × 566.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.68x = 946,587.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,587.94/1,115.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.44

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