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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.65, 2,023.38 and 568.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.65, 2,023.38 and 568.22 is: 852.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.65 : 2,023.38 = 568.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.65/2,023.38 = 568.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.65x = 2,023.38 × 568.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.65x = 1,149,714.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,714.87/1,348.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.49

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