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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.67, 1,549.03 and 570.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.67, 1,549.03 and 570.36 is: 855.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.67 : 1,549.03 = 570.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.67/1,549.03 = 570.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.67x = 1,549.03 × 570.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.67x = 883,504.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,504.75/1,032.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.55

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