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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.86, 1,673.82 and 568.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.86, 1,673.82 and 568.68 is: 851.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.86 : 1,673.82 = 568.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.86/1,673.82 = 568.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.86x = 1,673.82 × 568.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.86x = 951,867.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,867.96/1,117.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.51

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