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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.97, 2,022.54 and 568.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.97, 2,022.54 and 568.48 is: 852.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.97 : 2,022.54 = 568.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.97/2,022.54 = 568.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.97x = 2,022.54 × 568.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.97x = 1,149,773.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,773.54/1,347.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.97

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