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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.64, 1,717.08 and 567.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.64, 1,717.08 and 567.44 is: 851.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.64 : 1,717.08 = 567.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.64/1,717.08 = 567.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.64x = 1,717.08 × 567.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.64x = 974,339.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,339.88/1,144.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.22

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