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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.41, 1,546.74 and 570.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.41, 1,546.74 and 570.09 is: 853.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.41 : 1,546.74 = 570.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.41/1,546.74 = 570.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.41x = 1,546.74 × 570.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.41x = 881,781.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,781.01/1,033.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.27

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