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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.47, 1,431.71 and 571.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.47, 1,431.71 and 571.72 is: 788.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.47 : 1,431.71 = 571.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.47/1,431.71 = 571.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.47x = 1,431.71 × 571.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.47x = 818,534.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,534.38/1,037.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.97

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