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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.67, 1,402.88 and 574.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.67, 1,402.88 and 574.57 is: 792.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.67 : 1,402.88 = 574.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.67/1,402.88 = 574.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.67x = 1,402.88 × 574.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.67x = 806,048.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,048.06/1,016.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.84

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