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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.25, 1,423.16 and 565.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.25, 1,423.16 and 565.53 is: 780.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.25 : 1,423.16 = 565.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.25/1,423.16 = 565.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.25x = 1,423.16 × 565.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.25x = 804,836.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,836.85/1,031.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.45

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