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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.45, 1,427.54 and 568.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.45, 1,427.54 and 568.70 is: 784.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.45 : 1,427.54 = 568.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.45/1,427.54 = 568.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.45x = 1,427.54 × 568.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.45x = 811,832.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,832.02/1,034.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.80

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