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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.20, 1,429.79 and 570.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.20, 1,429.79 and 570.45 is: 787.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.20 : 1,429.79 = 570.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.20/1,429.79 = 570.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.20x = 1,429.79 × 570.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.20x = 815,620.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,620.85/1,036.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.13

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