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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.91, 1,552.32 and 572.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.91, 1,552.32 and 572.94 is: 859.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.91 : 1,552.32 = 572.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.91/1,552.32 = 572.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.91x = 1,552.32 × 572.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.91x = 889,386.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,386.22/1,034.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.39

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