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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.77, 1,507.22 and 571.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.77, 1,507.22 and 571.09 is: 856.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.77 : 1,507.22 = 571.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.77/1,507.22 = 571.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.77x = 1,507.22 × 571.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.77x = 860,758.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,758.27/1,004.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.67

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