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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.58, 1,430.48 and 570.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.58, 1,430.48 and 570.83 is: 787.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.58 : 1,430.48 = 570.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.58/1,430.48 = 570.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.58x = 1,430.48 × 570.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.58x = 816,560.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,560.90/1,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.75

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