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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.82, 1,430.76 and 571.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.82, 1,430.76 and 571.10 is: 788.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.82 : 1,430.76 = 571.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.82/1,430.76 = 571.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.82x = 1,430.76 × 571.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.82x = 817,107.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,107.04/1,036.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.09

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