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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.52, 1,728.52 and 566.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.52, 1,728.52 and 566.92 is: 850.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.52 : 1,728.52 = 566.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.52/1,728.52 = 566.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.52x = 1,728.52 × 566.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.52x = 979,932.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,932.56/1,152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.25

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