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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.64, 1,745.69 and 572.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.64, 1,745.69 and 572.07 is: 857.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.64 : 1,745.69 = 572.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.64/1,745.69 = 572.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.64x = 1,745.69 × 572.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.64x = 998,650.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,650.25/1,164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.48

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