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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.36, 1,718.28 and 568.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.36, 1,718.28 and 568.16 is: 852.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.36 : 1,718.28 = 568.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.36/1,718.28 = 568.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.36x = 1,718.28 × 568.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.36x = 976,257.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,257.96/1,145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.36

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