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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.54, 1,681.93 and 566.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.54, 1,681.93 and 566.52 is: 848.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.54 : 1,681.93 = 566.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.54/1,681.93 = 566.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.54x = 1,681.93 × 566.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.54x = 952,846.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,846.98/1,122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.83

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