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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.15, 1,398.31 and 571.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.15, 1,398.31 and 571.09 is: 788.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.15 : 1,398.31 = 571.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.15/1,398.31 = 571.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.15x = 1,398.31 × 571.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.15x = 798,560.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,560.86/1,013.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.20

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