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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.28, 1,428.69 and 569.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.28, 1,428.69 and 569.53 is: 785.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.28 : 1,428.69 = 569.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.28/1,428.69 = 569.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.28x = 1,428.69 × 569.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.28x = 813,682.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,682.53/1,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.95

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