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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.38, 1,397.22 and 570.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.38, 1,397.22 and 570.45 is: 787.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.38 : 1,397.22 = 570.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.38/1,397.22 = 570.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.38x = 1,397.22 × 570.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.38x = 797,044.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,044.15/1,012.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.30

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