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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.89, 1,676.79 and 570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.89, 1,676.79 and 570.06 is: 855.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.89 : 1,676.79 = 570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.89/1,676.79 = 570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.89x = 1,676.79 × 570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.89x = 955,870.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,870.91/1,117.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.07

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