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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.28, 1,718 and 568

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.28, 1,718 and 568 is: 852.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.28 : 1,718 = 568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.28/1,718 = 568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.28x = 1,718 × 568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.28x = 975,824
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,824/1,145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.04

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