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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.60, 1,426.34 and 567.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.60, 1,426.34 and 567.86 is: 783.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.60 : 1,426.34 = 567.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.60/1,426.34 = 567.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.60x = 1,426.34 × 567.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.60x = 809,961.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,961.43/1,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.63

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