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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.05, 1,545.25 and 568.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.05, 1,545.25 and 568.05 is: 852.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.05 : 1,545.25 = 568.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.05/1,545.25 = 568.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.05x = 1,545.25 × 568.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.05x = 877,779.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,779.26/1,030.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.17

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