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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.28, 1,397.03 and 570.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.28, 1,397.03 and 570.26 is: 787.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.28 : 1,397.03 = 570.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.28/1,397.03 = 570.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.28x = 1,397.03 × 570.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.28x = 796,670.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,670.97/1,012.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.01

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