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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.41, 1,550.21 and 571.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.41, 1,550.21 and 571.50 is: 856.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.41 : 1,550.21 = 571.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.41/1,550.21 = 571.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.41x = 1,550.21 × 571.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.41x = 885,945.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,945.02/1,034.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.47

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