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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.52, 1,426.28 and 567.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.52, 1,426.28 and 567.80 is: 783.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.52 : 1,426.28 = 567.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.52/1,426.28 = 567.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.52x = 1,426.28 × 567.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.52x = 809,841.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,841.78/1,033.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.58

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