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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.16, 1,677.24 and 570.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.16, 1,677.24 and 570.32 is: 855.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.16 : 1,677.24 = 570.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.16/1,677.24 = 570.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.16x = 1,677.24 × 570.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.16x = 956,563.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,563.52/1,118.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.48

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