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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.73, 1,397.54 and 570.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.73, 1,397.54 and 570.66 is: 787.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.73 : 1,397.54 = 570.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.73/1,397.54 = 570.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.73x = 1,397.54 × 570.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.73x = 797,520.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,520.18/1,012.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.50

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