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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.41, 1,727.73 and 575.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.41, 1,727.73 and 575.69 is: 863.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.41 : 1,727.73 = 575.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.41/1,727.73 = 575.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.41x = 1,727.73 × 575.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.41x = 994,628.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,628.25/1,152.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.09

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