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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.83, 1,403.15 and 574.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.83, 1,403.15 and 574.77 is: 793.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.83 : 1,403.15 = 574.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.83/1,403.15 = 574.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.83x = 1,403.15 × 574.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.83x = 806,485.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,485.65/1,016.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.14

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