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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.92, 1,426.86 and 568.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.92, 1,426.86 and 568.18 is: 784.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.92 : 1,426.86 = 568.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.92/1,426.86 = 568.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.92x = 1,426.86 × 568.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.92x = 810,713.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,713.31/1,033.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.12

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