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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.91, 1,716.50 and 568.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.91, 1,716.50 and 568.19 is: 851.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.91 : 1,716.50 = 568.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.91/1,716.50 = 568.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.91x = 1,716.50 × 568.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.91x = 975,290.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,290.97/1,144.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.85

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