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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.28, 1,513.53 and 570.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.28, 1,513.53 and 570.06 is: 854.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.28 : 1,513.53 = 570.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.28/1,513.53 = 570.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.28x = 1,513.53 × 570.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.28x = 862,802.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,802.91/1,009.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.87

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