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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.60, 1,719.68 and 568.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.60, 1,719.68 and 568.32 is: 853.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.60 : 1,719.68 = 568.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.60/1,719.68 = 568.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.60x = 1,719.68 × 568.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.60x = 977,328.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,328.54/1,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.11

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