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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.56, 1,729.13 and 567.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.56, 1,729.13 and 567.75 is: 851.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.56 : 1,729.13 = 567.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.56/1,729.13 = 567.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.56x = 1,729.13 × 567.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.56x = 981,710.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,710.72/1,153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.03

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