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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.40, 1,677.54 and 570.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.40, 1,677.54 and 570.56 is: 855.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.40 : 1,677.54 = 570.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.40/1,677.54 = 570.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.40x = 1,677.54 × 570.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.40x = 957,137.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,137.22/1,118.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.81

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