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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,148.53, 1,721.94 and 571.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,148.53, 1,721.94 and 571.81 is: 857.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,148.53 : 1,721.94 = 571.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,148.53/1,721.94 = 571.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,148.53x = 1,721.94 × 571.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,148.53x = 984,622.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,622.51/1,148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.29

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