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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.56, 1,543.37 and 566.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.56, 1,543.37 and 566.71 is: 850.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.56 : 1,543.37 = 566.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.56/1,543.37 = 566.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.56x = 1,543.37 × 566.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.56x = 874,636.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,636.91/1,028.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.35

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