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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.02, 1,730.30 and 568.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.02, 1,730.30 and 568.30 is: 852.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.02 : 1,730.30 = 568.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.02/1,730.30 = 568.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.02x = 1,730.30 × 568.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.02x = 983,329.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,329.49/1,153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.83

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