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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.63, 1,729.49 and 575.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.63, 1,729.49 and 575.51 is: 863.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.63 : 1,729.49 = 575.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.63/1,729.49 = 575.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.63x = 1,729.49 × 575.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.63x = 995,327.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,327.26/1,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.53

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