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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.87, 1,411.56 and 568.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.87, 1,411.56 and 568.61 is: 784.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.87 : 1,411.56 = 568.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.87/1,411.56 = 568.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.87x = 1,411.56 × 568.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.87x = 802,620.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,620.07/1,022.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.68

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