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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.82, 1,675.26 and 568.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.82, 1,675.26 and 568.38 is: 853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.82 : 1,675.26 = 568.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.82/1,675.26 = 568.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.82x = 1,675.26 × 568.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.82x = 952,184.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,184.28/1,115.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.35

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