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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.89, 1,429.53 and 570.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.89, 1,429.53 and 570.14 is: 786.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.89 : 1,429.53 = 570.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.89/1,429.53 = 570.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.89x = 1,429.53 × 570.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.89x = 815,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,025.09/1,035.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.79

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