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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.18, 1,678.13 and 570.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.18, 1,678.13 and 570.83 is: 856.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.18 : 1,678.13 = 570.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.18/1,678.13 = 570.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.18x = 1,678.13 × 570.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.18x = 957,915.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,915.70/1,118.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.68

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