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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.93, 2,023.67 and 568.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.93, 2,023.67 and 568.93 is: 853.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.93 : 2,023.67 = 568.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.93/2,023.67 = 568.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.93x = 2,023.67 × 568.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.93x = 1,151,323.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,323.73/1,348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.51

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