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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.52, 1,427.64 and 568.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.52, 1,427.64 and 568.80 is: 784.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.52 : 1,427.64 = 568.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.52/1,427.64 = 568.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.52x = 1,427.64 × 568.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.52x = 812,041.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,041.63/1,034.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.95

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