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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.84, 1,423.92 and 566.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.84, 1,423.92 and 566.08 is: 781.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.84 : 1,423.92 = 566.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.84/1,423.92 = 566.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.84x = 1,423.92 × 566.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.84x = 806,052.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,052.63/1,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.18

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