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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.35, 1,427.43 and 568.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.35, 1,427.43 and 568.60 is: 784.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.35 : 1,427.43 = 568.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.35/1,427.43 = 568.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.35x = 1,427.43 × 568.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.35x = 811,633.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,633.13/1,034.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.68

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