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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.36, 1,404.09 and 575.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.36, 1,404.09 and 575.40 is: 794.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.36 : 1,404.09 = 575.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.36/1,404.09 = 575.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.36x = 1,404.09 × 575.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.36x = 807,913.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,913.39/1,017.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.13

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