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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.04, 1,552.65 and 573.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.04, 1,552.65 and 573.13 is: 858.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.04 : 1,552.65 = 573.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.04/1,552.65 = 573.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.04x = 1,552.65 × 573.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.04x = 889,870.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,870.29/1,036.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.91

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