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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.39, 1,674.90 and 568.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.39, 1,674.90 and 568.47 is: 852.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.39 : 1,674.90 = 568.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.39/1,674.90 = 568.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.39x = 1,674.90 × 568.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.39x = 952,130.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,130.40/1,116.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.87

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