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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.82, 1,428.06 and 569.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.82, 1,428.06 and 569.07 is: 785.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.82 : 1,428.06 = 569.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.82/1,428.06 = 569.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.82x = 1,428.06 × 569.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.82x = 812,666.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,666.10/1,034.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.32

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