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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.38, 1,720.99 and 570.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.38, 1,720.99 and 570.26 is: 855.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.38 : 1,720.99 = 570.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.38/1,720.99 = 570.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.38x = 1,720.99 × 570.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.38x = 981,411.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,411.76/1,147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.35

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