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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.11, 1,398.13 and 571.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.11, 1,398.13 and 571.10 is: 788.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.11 : 1,398.13 = 571.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.11/1,398.13 = 571.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.11x = 1,398.13 × 571.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.11x = 798,463.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,463.62/1,013.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.13

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