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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.62, 1,430.52 and 570.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.62, 1,430.52 and 570.87 is: 787.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.62 : 1,430.52 = 570.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.62/1,430.52 = 570.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.62x = 1,430.52 × 570.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.62x = 816,640.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,640.95/1,036.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.79

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