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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.48, 1,547.57 and 570.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.48, 1,547.57 and 570.74 is: 854.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.48 : 1,547.57 = 570.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.48/1,547.57 = 570.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.48x = 1,547.57 × 570.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.48x = 883,260.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,260.10/1,033.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.65

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