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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.46, 1,504.59 and 570.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.46, 1,504.59 and 570.66 is: 854.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.46 : 1,504.59 = 570.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.46/1,504.59 = 570.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.46x = 1,504.59 × 570.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.46x = 858,609.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,609.33/1,004.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.80

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