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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.21, 1,592.75 and 568.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.21, 1,592.75 and 568.01 is: 852.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.21 : 1,592.75 = 568.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.21/1,592.75 = 568.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.21x = 1,592.75 × 568.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.21x = 904,697.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,697.93/1,061.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.52

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