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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.63, 1,734.15 and 571.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.63, 1,734.15 and 571.01 is: 856.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.63 : 1,734.15 = 571.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.63/1,734.15 = 571.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.63x = 1,734.15 × 571.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.63x = 990,208.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,208.32/1,155.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.86

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