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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.85, 1,428.03 and 569.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.85, 1,428.03 and 569.10 is: 785.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.85 : 1,428.03 = 569.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.85/1,428.03 = 569.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.85x = 1,428.03 × 569.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.85x = 812,691.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,691.87/1,034.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.32

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