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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,955.29, 2,932.53 and 568.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,955.29, 2,932.53 and 568.33 is: 852.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,955.29 : 2,932.53 = 568.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,955.29/2,932.53 = 568.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,955.29x = 2,932.53 × 568.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,955.29x = 1,666,644.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,644.77/1,955.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.38

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