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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.28, 1,732.92 and 577.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.28, 1,732.92 and 577.84 is: 866.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.28 : 1,732.92 = 577.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.28/1,732.92 = 577.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.28x = 1,732.92 × 577.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.28x = 1,001,350.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,350.49/1,155.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.76

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