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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.51, 1,431.73 and 565.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.51, 1,431.73 and 565.39 is: 780.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.51 : 1,431.73 = 565.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.51/1,431.73 = 565.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.51x = 1,431.73 × 565.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.51x = 809,485.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,485.82/1,037.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.22

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