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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.84, 1,674.80 and 568.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.84, 1,674.80 and 568.43 is: 853.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.84 : 1,674.80 = 568.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.84/1,674.80 = 568.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.84x = 1,674.80 × 568.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.84x = 952,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,013.18/1,115.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.18

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