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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.92, 1,728.15 and 568.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.92, 1,728.15 and 568.31 is: 851.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.92 : 1,728.15 = 568.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.92/1,728.15 = 568.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.92x = 1,728.15 × 568.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.92x = 982,124.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,124.93/1,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.86

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