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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.68, 1,719.84 and 569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.68, 1,719.84 and 569.76 is: 853.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.68 : 1,719.84 = 569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.68/1,719.84 = 569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.68x = 1,719.84 × 569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.68x = 979,896.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,896.04/1,147.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.81

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