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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.08, 1,402.12 and 573.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.08, 1,402.12 and 573.90 is: 791.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.08 : 1,402.12 = 573.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.08/1,402.12 = 573.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.08x = 1,402.12 × 573.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.08x = 804,676.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,676.67/1,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.94

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