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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.36, 1,676.77 and 569.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.36, 1,676.77 and 569.48 is: 853.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.36 : 1,676.77 = 569.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.36/1,676.77 = 569.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.36x = 1,676.77 × 569.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.36x = 954,877.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,877.17/1,118.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.82

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