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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.31, 1,725.24 and 565.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.31, 1,725.24 and 565.06 is: 847.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.31 : 1,725.24 = 565.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.31/1,725.24 = 565.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.31x = 1,725.24 × 565.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.31x = 974,864.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,864.11/1,150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.48

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