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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.06, 1,726.74 and 567.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.06, 1,726.74 and 567.33 is: 850.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.06 : 1,726.74 = 567.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.06/1,726.74 = 567.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.06x = 1,726.74 × 567.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.06x = 979,631.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,631.40/1,152.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.33

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