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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.74, 1,403.14 and 574.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.74, 1,403.14 and 574.64 is: 793.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.74 : 1,403.14 = 574.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.74/1,403.14 = 574.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.74x = 1,403.14 × 574.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.74x = 806,300.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,300.37/1,016.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.03

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