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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.48, 1,549.07 and 571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.48, 1,549.07 and 571.74 is: 856.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.48 : 1,549.07 = 571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.48/1,549.07 = 571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.48x = 1,549.07 × 571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.48x = 885,665.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,665.28/1,034.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.15

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