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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.88, 1,429.50 and 570.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.88, 1,429.50 and 570.12 is: 786.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.88 : 1,429.50 = 570.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.88/1,429.50 = 570.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.88x = 1,429.50 × 570.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.88x = 814,986.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,986.54/1,035.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.76

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