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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.10, 1,726.07 and 566.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.10, 1,726.07 and 566.15 is: 848.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.10 : 1,726.07 = 566.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.10/1,726.07 = 566.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.10x = 1,726.07 × 566.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.10x = 977,203.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,203.07/1,151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.93

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