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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.17, 1,396.73 and 570.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.17, 1,396.73 and 570.11 is: 786.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.17 : 1,396.73 = 570.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.17/1,396.73 = 570.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.17x = 1,396.73 × 570.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.17x = 796,294.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,294.66/1,012.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.72

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