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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.93, 1,403.25 and 574.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.93, 1,403.25 and 574.74 is: 793.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.93 : 1,403.25 = 574.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.93/1,403.25 = 574.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.93x = 1,403.25 × 574.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.93x = 806,503.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,503.91/1,016.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.08

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