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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.73, 1,399.02 and 571.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.73, 1,399.02 and 571.74 is: 789.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.73 : 1,399.02 = 571.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.73/1,399.02 = 571.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.73x = 1,399.02 × 571.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.73x = 799,875.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,875.69/1,013.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.04

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