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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,116.99, 1,674.68 and 568.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,116.99, 1,674.68 and 568.76 is: 852.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,116.99 : 1,674.68 = 568.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,116.99/1,674.68 = 568.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,116.99x = 1,674.68 × 568.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,116.99x = 952,479.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,479.78/1,116.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.72

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