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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.92, 1,549.33 and 570.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.92, 1,549.33 and 570.93 is: 856.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.92 : 1,549.33 = 570.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.92/1,549.33 = 570.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.92x = 1,549.33 × 570.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.92x = 884,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,558.98/1,032.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.37

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