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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.53, 1,718.39 and 568.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.53, 1,718.39 and 568.09 is: 852.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.53 : 1,718.39 = 568.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.53/1,718.39 = 568.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.53x = 1,718.39 × 568.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.53x = 976,200.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,200.18/1,145.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.18

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