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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.16, 1,548.34 and 570.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.16, 1,548.34 and 570.25 is: 854.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.16 : 1,548.34 = 570.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.16/1,548.34 = 570.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.16x = 1,548.34 × 570.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.16x = 882,938.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,938.03/1,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.60

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