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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.05, 1,733.37 and 569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.05, 1,733.37 and 569.76 is: 854.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.05 : 1,733.37 = 569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.05/1,733.37 = 569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.05x = 1,733.37 × 569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.05x = 987,605.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,605.94/1,156.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.30

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