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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.14, 1,438.15 and 570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.14, 1,438.15 and 570.08 is: 786.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.14 : 1,438.15 = 570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.14/1,438.15 = 570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.14x = 1,438.15 × 570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.14x = 819,854.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,854.07/1,042.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.71

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