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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.54, 1,397.14 and 570.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.54, 1,397.14 and 570.43 is: 787.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.54 : 1,397.14 = 570.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.54/1,397.14 = 570.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.54x = 1,397.14 × 570.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.54x = 796,963.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,963.58/1,012.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.10

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