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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.41, 1,675.41 and 569.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.41, 1,675.41 and 569.98 is: 854.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.41 : 1,675.41 = 569.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.41/1,675.41 = 569.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.41x = 1,675.41 × 569.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.41x = 954,950.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,950.19/1,117.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.61

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