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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.51, 1,404.26 and 575.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.51, 1,404.26 and 575.42 is: 794.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.51 : 1,404.26 = 575.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.51/1,404.26 = 575.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.51x = 1,404.26 × 575.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.51x = 808,029.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,029.39/1,017.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.12

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