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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.06, 1,402.11 and 573.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.06, 1,402.11 and 573.98 is: 792.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.06 : 1,402.11 = 573.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.06/1,402.11 = 573.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.06x = 1,402.11 × 573.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.06x = 804,776.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,776.09/1,016.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.06

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