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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.05, 1,729.67 and 568.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.05, 1,729.67 and 568.37 is: 852.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.05 : 1,729.67 = 568.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.05/1,729.67 = 568.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.05x = 1,729.67 × 568.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.05x = 983,081.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,081.05/1,153.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.59

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