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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.62, 1,429.14 and 569.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.62, 1,429.14 and 569.87 is: 786.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.62 : 1,429.14 = 569.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.62/1,429.14 = 569.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.62x = 1,429.14 × 569.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.62x = 814,416.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,416.87/1,035.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.41

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