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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.16, 1,545.34 and 568.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.16, 1,545.34 and 568.25 is: 851.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.16 : 1,545.34 = 568.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.16/1,545.34 = 568.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.16x = 1,545.34 × 568.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.16x = 878,135.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,135.59/1,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.60

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