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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.94, 1,428.19 and 569.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.94, 1,428.19 and 569.19 is: 785.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.94 : 1,428.19 = 569.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.94/1,428.19 = 569.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.94x = 1,428.19 × 569.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.94x = 812,911.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,911.47/1,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.47

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