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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.51, 1,517.00 and 571.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.51, 1,517.00 and 571.43 is: 858.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.51 : 1,517.00 = 571.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.51/1,517.00 = 571.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.51x = 1,517.00 × 571.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.51x = 866,860.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,860.80/1,009.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.69

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