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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.90, 1,428.15 and 569.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.90, 1,428.15 and 569.15 is: 785.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.90 : 1,428.15 = 569.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.90/1,428.15 = 569.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.90x = 1,428.15 × 569.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.90x = 812,824.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,824.43/1,034.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.42

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