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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.70, 1,596.48 and 570.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.70, 1,596.48 and 570.51 is: 856.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.70 : 1,596.48 = 570.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.70/1,596.48 = 570.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.70x = 1,596.48 × 570.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.70x = 910,807.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,807.80/1,063.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.26

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