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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.49, 1,430.35 and 570.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.49, 1,430.35 and 570.74 is: 787.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.49 : 1,430.35 = 570.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.49/1,430.35 = 570.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.49x = 1,430.35 × 570.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.49x = 816,350.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,350.81/1,036.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.61

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