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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.04, 1,730.88 and 577.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.04, 1,730.88 and 577.12 is: 864.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.04 : 1,730.88 = 577.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.04/1,730.88 = 577.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.04x = 1,730.88 × 577.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.04x = 998,925.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,925.47/1,155.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.84

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