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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.60, 1,503.96 and 570.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.60, 1,503.96 and 570.88 is: 855.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.60 : 1,503.96 = 570.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.60/1,503.96 = 570.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.60x = 1,503.96 × 570.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.60x = 858,580.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,580.68/1,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.50

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