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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.84, 1,403.18 and 574.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.84, 1,403.18 and 574.74 is: 793.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.84 : 1,403.18 = 574.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.84/1,403.18 = 574.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.84x = 1,403.18 × 574.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.84x = 806,463.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,463.67/1,016.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.11

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