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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.36, 1,722.36 and 564.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.36, 1,722.36 and 564.18 is: 845.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.36 : 1,722.36 = 564.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.36/1,722.36 = 564.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.36x = 1,722.36 × 564.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.36x = 971,721.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,721.06/1,149.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.45

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