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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.37, 1,551.59 and 573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.37, 1,551.59 and 573.36 is: 859.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.37 : 1,551.59 = 573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.37/1,551.59 = 573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.37x = 1,551.59 × 573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.37x = 889,619.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,619.64/1,035.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.23

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