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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.11, 1,398.17 and 571.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.11, 1,398.17 and 571.03 is: 788.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.11 : 1,398.17 = 571.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.11/1,398.17 = 571.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.11x = 1,398.17 × 571.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.11x = 798,397.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,397.02/1,013.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.07

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