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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.27, 1,398.35 and 571.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.27, 1,398.35 and 571.19 is: 788.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.27 : 1,398.35 = 571.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.27/1,398.35 = 571.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.27x = 1,398.35 × 571.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.27x = 798,720.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,720.68/1,013.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.26

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