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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.28, 1,719.42 and 569.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.28, 1,719.42 and 569.56 is: 854.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.28 : 1,719.42 = 569.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.28/1,719.42 = 569.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.28x = 1,719.42 × 569.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.28x = 979,312.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,312.86/1,146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.34

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