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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.24, 1,512.36 and 570.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.24, 1,512.36 and 570.32 is: 854.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.24 : 1,512.36 = 570.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.24/1,512.36 = 570.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.24x = 1,512.36 × 570.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.24x = 862,529.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,529.16/1,009.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.63

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