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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.27, 1,723.64 and 572.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.27, 1,723.64 and 572.01 is: 857.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.27 : 1,723.64 = 572.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.27/1,723.64 = 572.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.27x = 1,723.64 × 572.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.27x = 985,936.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,936.46/1,149.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.88

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