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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.82, 1,423.91 and 566.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.82, 1,423.91 and 566.07 is: 781.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.82 : 1,423.91 = 566.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.82/1,423.91 = 566.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.82x = 1,423.91 × 566.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.82x = 806,029.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,029.90/1,031.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.17

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