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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.44, 1,428.90 and 569.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.44, 1,428.90 and 569.69 is: 786.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.44 : 1,428.90 = 569.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.44/1,428.90 = 569.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.44x = 1,428.90 × 569.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.44x = 814,030.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,030.04/1,035.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.17

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