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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.88, 1,430.91 and 571.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.88, 1,430.91 and 571.13 is: 788.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.88 : 1,430.91 = 571.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.88/1,430.91 = 571.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.88x = 1,430.91 × 571.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.88x = 817,228.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,228.47/1,036.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.16

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