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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.46, 1,428.96 and 569.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.46, 1,428.96 and 569.71 is: 786.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.46 : 1,428.96 = 569.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.46/1,428.96 = 569.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.46x = 1,428.96 × 569.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.46x = 814,092.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,092.80/1,035.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.21

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