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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.61, 1,398.53 and 571.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.61, 1,398.53 and 571.35 is: 788.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.61 : 1,398.53 = 571.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.61/1,398.53 = 571.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.61x = 1,398.53 × 571.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.61x = 799,051.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,051.54/1,013.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.32

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