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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.82, 1,403.33 and 574.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.82, 1,403.33 and 574.83 is: 793.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.82 : 1,403.33 = 574.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.82/1,403.33 = 574.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.82x = 1,403.33 × 574.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.82x = 806,673.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,673.31/1,016.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.33

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