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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.67, 1,397.52 and 570.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.67, 1,397.52 and 570.54 is: 787.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.67 : 1,397.52 = 570.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.67/1,397.52 = 570.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.67x = 1,397.52 × 570.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.67x = 797,346.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,346.30/1,012.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.37

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