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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.27, 1,398.24 and 571.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.27, 1,398.24 and 571.14 is: 788.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.27 : 1,398.24 = 571.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.27/1,398.24 = 571.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.27x = 1,398.24 × 571.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.27x = 798,590.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,590.79/1,013.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.14

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