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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.77, 1,727.38 and 566.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.77, 1,727.38 and 566.19 is: 849.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.77 : 1,727.38 = 566.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.77/1,727.38 = 566.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.77x = 1,727.38 × 566.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.77x = 978,025.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,025.28/1,151.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.15

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