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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.59, 1,671.81 and 566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.59, 1,671.81 and 566.08 is: 847.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.59 : 1,671.81 = 566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.59/1,671.81 = 566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.59x = 1,671.81 × 566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.59x = 946,381.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,381.31/1,116.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.56

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