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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.88, 1,428.13 and 569.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.88, 1,428.13 and 569.12 is: 785.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.88 : 1,428.13 = 569.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.88/1,428.13 = 569.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.88x = 1,428.13 × 569.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.88x = 812,777.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,777.35/1,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.38

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