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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.98, 1,676.84 and 570.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.98, 1,676.84 and 570.56 is: 855.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.98 : 1,676.84 = 570.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.98/1,676.84 = 570.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.98x = 1,676.84 × 570.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.98x = 956,726.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,726.59/1,117.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.76

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