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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.20, 1,502.56 and 570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.20, 1,502.56 and 570.08 is: 853.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.20 : 1,502.56 = 570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.20/1,502.56 = 570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.20x = 1,502.56 × 570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.20x = 856,579.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,579.40/1,003.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.85

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