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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.52, 1,728.50 and 575.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.52, 1,728.50 and 575.26 is: 862.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.52 : 1,728.50 = 575.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.52/1,728.50 = 575.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.52x = 1,728.50 × 575.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.52x = 994,336.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,336.91/1,152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.75

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