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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.58, 1,672.28 and 568.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.58, 1,672.28 and 568.02 is: 851.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.58 : 1,672.28 = 568.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.58/1,672.28 = 568.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.58x = 1,672.28 × 568.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.58x = 949,888.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,888.49/1,115.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.48

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