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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.76, 1,427.96 and 569

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.76, 1,427.96 and 569 is: 785.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.76 : 1,427.96 = 569 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.76/1,427.96 = 569/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.76x = 1,427.96 × 569
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.76x = 812,509.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,509.24/1,034.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.22

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