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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.12, 1,551.22 and 573.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.12, 1,551.22 and 573.11 is: 858.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.12 : 1,551.22 = 573.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.12/1,551.22 = 573.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.12x = 1,551.22 × 573.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.12x = 889,010.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,010.51/1,035.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.85

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