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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.72, 1,636.92 and 570.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.72, 1,636.92 and 570.84 is: 856.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.72 : 1,636.92 = 570.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.72/1,636.92 = 570.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.72x = 1,636.92 × 570.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.72x = 934,419.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,419.41/1,090.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.70

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