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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.73, 1,550.07 and 571.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.73, 1,550.07 and 571.03 is: 857.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.73 : 1,550.07 = 571.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.73/1,550.07 = 571.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.73x = 1,550.07 × 571.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.73x = 885,132.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,132.60/1,032.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.08

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