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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.53, 1,720.44 and 570.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.53, 1,720.44 and 570.81 is: 855.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.53 : 1,720.44 = 570.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.53/1,720.44 = 570.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.53x = 1,720.44 × 570.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.53x = 982,044.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,044.36/1,147.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.79

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