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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.64, 1,554.16 and 573.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.64, 1,554.16 and 573.76 is: 861.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.64 : 1,554.16 = 573.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.64/1,554.16 = 573.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.64x = 1,554.16 × 573.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.64x = 891,714.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,714.84/1,035.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.03

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