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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.86, 1,546.35 and 569.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.86, 1,546.35 and 569.86 is: 853.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.86 : 1,546.35 = 569.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.86/1,546.35 = 569.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.86x = 1,546.35 × 569.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.86x = 881,203.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,203.01/1,031.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.99

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