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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.64, 1,727.56 and 575

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.64, 1,727.56 and 575 is: 861.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.64 : 1,727.56 = 575 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.64/1,727.56 = 575/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.64x = 1,727.56 × 575
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.64x = 993,347
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,347/1,153.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.05

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