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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.03, 1,403.34 and 574.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.03, 1,403.34 and 574.83 is: 793.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.03 : 1,403.34 = 574.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.03/1,403.34 = 574.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.03x = 1,403.34 × 574.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.03x = 806,681.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,681.93/1,017.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.17

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