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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.88, 1,423.85 and 566.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.88, 1,423.85 and 566.13 is: 781.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.88 : 1,423.85 = 566.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.88/1,423.85 = 566.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.88x = 1,423.85 × 566.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.88x = 806,081.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,081.37/1,031.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.18

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