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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.28, 1,503.68 and 569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.28, 1,503.68 and 569.12 is: 852.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.28 : 1,503.68 = 569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.28/1,503.68 = 569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.28x = 1,503.68 × 569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.28x = 855,774.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,774.36/1,003.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.98

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