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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.60, 1,676.77 and 570.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.60, 1,676.77 and 570.17 is: 855.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.60 : 1,676.77 = 570.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.60/1,676.77 = 570.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.60x = 1,676.77 × 570.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.60x = 956,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,046.72/1,117.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.45

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