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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.37, 1,392.85 and 567.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.37, 1,392.85 and 567.19 is: 782.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.37 : 1,392.85 = 567.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.37/1,392.85 = 567.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.37x = 1,392.85 × 567.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.37x = 790,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,003.63/1,009.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.67

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