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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.45, 1,426.16 and 567.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.45, 1,426.16 and 567.70 is: 783.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.45 : 1,426.16 = 567.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.45/1,426.16 = 567.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.45x = 1,426.16 × 567.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.45x = 809,621.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,621.06/1,033.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.42

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