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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.43, 1,397.14 and 570.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.43, 1,397.14 and 570.47 is: 787.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.43 : 1,397.14 = 570.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.43/1,397.14 = 570.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.43x = 1,397.14 × 570.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.43x = 797,028.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,028.04/1,012.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.25

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