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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.69, 1,403.03 and 574.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.69, 1,403.03 and 574.59 is: 792.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.69 : 1,403.03 = 574.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.69/1,403.03 = 574.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.69x = 1,403.03 × 574.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.69x = 806,166.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,166.44/1,016.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.93

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