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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.56, 1,513.26 and 569.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.56, 1,513.26 and 569.87 is: 855.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.56 : 1,513.26 = 569.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.56/1,513.26 = 569.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.56x = 1,513.26 × 569.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.56x = 862,361.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,361.48/1,008.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.04

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