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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.76, 1,672.08 and 567.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.76, 1,672.08 and 567.20 is: 850.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.76 : 1,672.08 = 567.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.76/1,672.08 = 567.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.76x = 1,672.08 × 567.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.76x = 948,403.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,403.78/1,115.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.01

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