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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.67, 1,560.74 and 578.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.67, 1,560.74 and 578.96 is: 866.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.67 : 1,560.74 = 578.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.67/1,560.74 = 578.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.67x = 1,560.74 × 578.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.67x = 903,609.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,609.96/1,042.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.63

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