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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.66, 1,549.62 and 570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.66, 1,549.62 and 570.60 is: 856.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.66 : 1,549.62 = 570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.66/1,549.62 = 570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.66x = 1,549.62 × 570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.66x = 884,213.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,213.17/1,032.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.25

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