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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.71, 1,438.94 and 570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.71, 1,438.94 and 570.60 is: 787.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.71 : 1,438.94 = 570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.71/1,438.94 = 570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.71x = 1,438.94 × 570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.71x = 821,060.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,060.59/1,042.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.43

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