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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.16, 1,431.32 and 571.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.16, 1,431.32 and 571.44 is: 788.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.16 : 1,431.32 = 571.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.16/1,431.32 = 571.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.16x = 1,431.32 × 571.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.16x = 817,913.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,913.50/1,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.61

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