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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.97, 1,719.27 and 568.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.97, 1,719.27 and 568.44 is: 852.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.97 : 1,719.27 = 568.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.97/1,719.27 = 568.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.97x = 1,719.27 × 568.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.97x = 977,301.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,301.84/1,145.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.82

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