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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.54, 1,430.49 and 570.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.54, 1,430.49 and 570.79 is: 787.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.54 : 1,430.49 = 570.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.54/1,430.49 = 570.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.54x = 1,430.49 × 570.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.54x = 816,509.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,509.39/1,036.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.73

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