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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.08, 1,672.90 and 568.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.08, 1,672.90 and 568.44 is: 851.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.08 : 1,672.90 = 568.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.08/1,672.90 = 568.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.08x = 1,672.90 × 568.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.08x = 950,943.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,943.28/1,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.28

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