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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.39, 1,397.13 and 570.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.39, 1,397.13 and 570.31 is: 787.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.39 : 1,397.13 = 570.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.39/1,397.13 = 570.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.39x = 1,397.13 × 570.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.39x = 796,794.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,794.36/1,012.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.04

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