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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.51, 1,722.67 and 563.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.51, 1,722.67 and 563.29 is: 844.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.51 : 1,722.67 = 563.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.51/1,722.67 = 563.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.51x = 1,722.67 × 563.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.51x = 970,357.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,357.07/1,148.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.88

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