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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.94, 1,430.92 and 571.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.94, 1,430.92 and 571.19 is: 788.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.94 : 1,430.92 = 571.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.94/1,430.92 = 571.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.94x = 1,430.92 × 571.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.94x = 817,329.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,329.34/1,036.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.21

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