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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.48, 1,397.19 and 570.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.48, 1,397.19 and 570.36 is: 787.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.48 : 1,397.19 = 570.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.48/1,397.19 = 570.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.48x = 1,397.19 × 570.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.48x = 796,894.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,894.30/1,012.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.07

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