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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.50, 1,397.26 and 570.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.50, 1,397.26 and 570.38 is: 787.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.50 : 1,397.26 = 570.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.50/1,397.26 = 570.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.50x = 1,397.26 × 570.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.50x = 796,969.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,969.16/1,012.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.13

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