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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.08, 1,721.10 and 569.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.08, 1,721.10 and 569.80 is: 854.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.08 : 1,721.10 = 569.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.08/1,721.10 = 569.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.08x = 1,721.10 × 569.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.08x = 980,682.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,682.78/1,147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.94

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