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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.53, 2,023.17 and 568.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.53, 2,023.17 and 568.14 is: 852.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.53 : 2,023.17 = 568.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.53/2,023.17 = 568.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.53x = 2,023.17 × 568.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.53x = 1,149,443.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,443.80/1,348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.37

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