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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.45, 1,728.94 and 567.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.45, 1,728.94 and 567.64 is: 850.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.45 : 1,728.94 = 567.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.45/1,728.94 = 567.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.45x = 1,728.94 × 567.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.45x = 981,415.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,415.50/1,153.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.85

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