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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.69, 1,430.64 and 570.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.69, 1,430.64 and 570.94 is: 787.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.69 : 1,430.64 = 570.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.69/1,430.64 = 570.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.69x = 1,430.64 × 570.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.69x = 816,806.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,806.03/1,036.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.90

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