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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.37, 1,547.10 and 570.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.37, 1,547.10 and 570.36 is: 854.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.37 : 1,547.10 = 570.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.37/1,547.10 = 570.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.37x = 1,547.10 × 570.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.37x = 882,403.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,403.96/1,032.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.74

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