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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.83, 1,726.47 and 565.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.83, 1,726.47 and 565.88 is: 848.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.83 : 1,726.47 = 565.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.83/1,726.47 = 565.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.83x = 1,726.47 × 565.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.83x = 976,966.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,966.21/1,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.92

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