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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.18, 1,672.66 and 568.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.18, 1,672.66 and 568.18 is: 850.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.18 : 1,672.66 = 568.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.18/1,672.66 = 568.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.18x = 1,672.66 × 568.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.18x = 950,371.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,371.96/1,117.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.69

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