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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.90, 1,429.53 and 570.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.90, 1,429.53 and 570.15 is: 786.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.90 : 1,429.53 = 570.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.90/1,429.53 = 570.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.90x = 1,429.53 × 570.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.90x = 815,046.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,046.53/1,035.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.80

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