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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.57, 1,546.29 and 568.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.57, 1,546.29 and 568.29 is: 852.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.57 : 1,546.29 = 568.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.57/1,546.29 = 568.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.57x = 1,546.29 × 568.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.57x = 878,738.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,738.41/1,030.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.67

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