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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.84, 1,717.12 and 568.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.84, 1,717.12 and 568.04 is: 851.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.84 : 1,717.12 = 568.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.84/1,717.12 = 568.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.84x = 1,717.12 × 568.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.84x = 975,392.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,392.84/1,145.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.25

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