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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.52, 1,677.30 and 570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.52, 1,677.30 and 570.08 is: 855.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.52 : 1,677.30 = 570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.52/1,677.30 = 570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.52x = 1,677.30 × 570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.52x = 956,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,195.18/1,117.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.64

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