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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.01, 1,728.02 and 566.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.01, 1,728.02 and 566.99 is: 850.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.01 : 1,728.02 = 566.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.01/1,728.02 = 566.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.01x = 1,728.02 × 566.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.01x = 979,770.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,770.06/1,152.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.49

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