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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.75, 2,027.67 and 572.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.75, 2,027.67 and 572.57 is: 858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.75 : 2,027.67 = 572.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.75/2,027.67 = 572.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.75x = 2,027.67 × 572.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.75x = 1,160,983.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,983.01/1,352.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.24

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