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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.94, 1,403.28 and 575.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.94, 1,403.28 and 575.01 is: 793.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.94 : 1,403.28 = 575.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.94/1,403.28 = 575.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.94x = 1,403.28 × 575.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.94x = 806,900.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,900.03/1,016.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.46

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