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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.06, 1,403.51 and 574.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.06, 1,403.51 and 574.93 is: 793.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.06 : 1,403.51 = 574.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.06/1,403.51 = 574.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.06x = 1,403.51 × 574.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.06x = 806,920.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,920.00/1,017.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.38

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