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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.25, 1,546.91 and 570.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.25, 1,546.91 and 570.23 is: 854.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.25 : 1,546.91 = 570.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.25/1,546.91 = 570.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.25x = 1,546.91 × 570.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.25x = 882,094.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,094.49/1,032.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.54

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