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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.34, 1,720.08 and 570

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.34, 1,720.08 and 570 is: 853.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.34 : 1,720.08 = 570 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.34/1,720.08 = 570/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.34x = 1,720.08 × 570
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.34x = 980,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,445.60/1,148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.79

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