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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.92, 1,726.08 and 565.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.92, 1,726.08 and 565.62 is: 848.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.92 : 1,726.08 = 565.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.92/1,726.08 = 565.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.92x = 1,726.08 × 565.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.92x = 976,305.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,305.37/1,150.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.28

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