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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037, 1,431.16 and 571.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037, 1,431.16 and 571.34 is: 788.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037 : 1,431.16 = 571.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037/1,431.16 = 571.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037x = 1,431.16 × 571.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037x = 817,678.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,678.95/1,037
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.50

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