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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.56, 2,021.85 and 568.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.56, 2,021.85 and 568.53 is: 852.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.56 : 2,021.85 = 568.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.56/2,021.85 = 568.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.56x = 2,021.85 × 568.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.56x = 1,149,482.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,482.38/1,348.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.38

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