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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.05, 1,543.75 and 567.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.05, 1,543.75 and 567.05 is: 850.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.05 : 1,543.75 = 567.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.05/1,543.75 = 567.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.05x = 1,543.75 × 567.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.05x = 875,383.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,383.44/1,029.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.67

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