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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.85, 1,546.14 and 569.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.85, 1,546.14 and 569.26 is: 854.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.85 : 1,546.14 = 569.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.85/1,546.14 = 569.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.85x = 1,546.14 × 569.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.85x = 880,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,155.66/1,029.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.64

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