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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.66, 1,553.52 and 573.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.66, 1,553.52 and 573.68 is: 860.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.66 : 1,553.52 = 573.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.66/1,553.52 = 573.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.66x = 1,553.52 × 573.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.66x = 891,223.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,223.35/1,035.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.54

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