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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.01, 1,578.02 and 568.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.01, 1,578.02 and 568.14 is: 852.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.01 : 1,578.02 = 568.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.01/1,578.02 = 568.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.01x = 1,578.02 × 568.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.01x = 896,527.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,527.52/1,052.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.20

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