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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.28, 1,720.96 and 563.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.28, 1,720.96 and 563.14 is: 843.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.28 : 1,720.96 = 563.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.28/1,720.96 = 563.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.28x = 1,720.96 × 563.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.28x = 969,129.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,129.99/1,148.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.99

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