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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.74, 1,403.02 and 574.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.74, 1,403.02 and 574.75 is: 793.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.74 : 1,403.02 = 574.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.74/1,403.02 = 574.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.74x = 1,403.02 × 574.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.74x = 806,385.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,385.75/1,016.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.11

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