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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.98, 1,403.49 and 574.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.98, 1,403.49 and 574.92 is: 793.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.98 : 1,403.49 = 574.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.98/1,403.49 = 574.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.98x = 1,403.49 × 574.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.98x = 806,894.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,894.47/1,016.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.42

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