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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.81, 1,430.80 and 571.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.81, 1,430.80 and 571.06 is: 788.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.81 : 1,430.80 = 571.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.81/1,430.80 = 571.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.81x = 1,430.80 × 571.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.81x = 817,072.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,072.61/1,036.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.06

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