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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.58, 1,730.30 and 566.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.58, 1,730.30 and 566.78 is: 850.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.58 : 1,730.30 = 566.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.58/1,730.30 = 566.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.58x = 1,730.30 × 566.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.58x = 980,699.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,699.43/1,153.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.14

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