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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.67, 1,432.04 and 571.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.67, 1,432.04 and 571.92 is: 789.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.67 : 1,432.04 = 571.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.67/1,432.04 = 571.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.67x = 1,432.04 × 571.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.67x = 819,012.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,012.32/1,037.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.28

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