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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.93, 1,676.42 and 569.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.93, 1,676.42 and 569.50 is: 854.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.93 : 1,676.42 = 569.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.93/1,676.42 = 569.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.93x = 1,676.42 × 569.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.93x = 954,721.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,721.19/1,116.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.77

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