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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.96, 1,546.74 and 570.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.96, 1,546.74 and 570.02 is: 854.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.96 : 1,546.74 = 570.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.96/1,546.74 = 570.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.96x = 1,546.74 × 570.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.96x = 881,672.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,672.73/1,031.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.37

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