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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.48, 1,785.09 and 573.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.48, 1,785.09 and 573.66 is: 859.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.48 : 1,785.09 = 573.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.48/1,785.09 = 573.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.48x = 1,785.09 × 573.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.48x = 1,024,034.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,034.73/1,191.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.46

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