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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.18, 1,398.26 and 571.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.18, 1,398.26 and 571.12 is: 788.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.18 : 1,398.26 = 571.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.18/1,398.26 = 571.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.18x = 1,398.26 × 571.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.18x = 798,572.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,572.18/1,013.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.19

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