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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.20, 1,724.04 and 564.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.20, 1,724.04 and 564.32 is: 846.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.20 : 1,724.04 = 564.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.20/1,724.04 = 564.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.20x = 1,724.04 × 564.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.20x = 972,910.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,910.25/1,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.60

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