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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.24, 1,551.88 and 573.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.24, 1,551.88 and 573.27 is: 859.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.24 : 1,551.88 = 573.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.24/1,551.88 = 573.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.24x = 1,551.88 × 573.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.24x = 889,646.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,646.25/1,035.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.36

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