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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.33, 1,722.98 and 563.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.33, 1,722.98 and 563.85 is: 846.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.33 : 1,722.98 = 563.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.33/1,722.98 = 563.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.33x = 1,722.98 × 563.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.33x = 971,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,503.68/1,148.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.01

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