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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.28, 1,715.48 and 565.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.28, 1,715.48 and 565.84 is: 849.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.28 : 1,715.48 = 565.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.28/1,715.48 = 565.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.28x = 1,715.48 × 565.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.28x = 970,687.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,687.20/1,143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.04

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