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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.08, 1,720.14 and 569.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.08, 1,720.14 and 569.88 is: 854.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.08 : 1,720.14 = 569.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.08/1,720.14 = 569.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.08x = 1,720.14 × 569.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.08x = 980,273.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,273.38/1,147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.58

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