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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.18, 1,396.84 and 570.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.18, 1,396.84 and 570.10 is: 786.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.18 : 1,396.84 = 570.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.18/1,396.84 = 570.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.18x = 1,396.84 × 570.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.18x = 796,328.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,328.65/1,012.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.75

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