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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.60, 1,729.60 and 568.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.60, 1,729.60 and 568.06 is: 851.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.60 : 1,729.60 = 568.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.60/1,729.60 = 568.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.60x = 1,729.60 × 568.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.60x = 982,516.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,516.58/1,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.70

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