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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.68, 1,732.53 and 570.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.68, 1,732.53 and 570.27 is: 855.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.68 : 1,732.53 = 570.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.68/1,732.53 = 570.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.68x = 1,732.53 × 570.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.68x = 988,009.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,009.88/1,154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.66

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