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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.87, 1,517.84 and 573.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.87, 1,517.84 and 573.19 is: 858.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.87 : 1,517.84 = 573.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.87/1,517.84 = 573.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.87x = 1,517.84 × 573.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.87x = 870,004.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,004.05/1,012.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.95

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