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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.65, 1,553.18 and 573.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.65, 1,553.18 and 573.66 is: 860.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.65 : 1,553.18 = 573.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.65/1,553.18 = 573.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.65x = 1,553.18 × 573.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.65x = 890,994.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 890,994.37/1,035.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.32

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