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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.84, 1,727.20 and 566.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.84, 1,727.20 and 566.88 is: 850.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.84 : 1,727.20 = 566.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.84/1,727.20 = 566.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.84x = 1,727.20 × 566.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.84x = 979,115.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,115.14/1,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.04

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