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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.15, 1,505.84 and 570.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.15, 1,505.84 and 570.99 is: 855.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.15 : 1,505.84 = 570.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.15/1,505.84 = 570.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.15x = 1,505.84 × 570.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.15x = 859,816.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,816.73/1,005.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.41

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