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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.61, 1,404.26 and 575.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.61, 1,404.26 and 575.41 is: 794.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.61 : 1,404.26 = 575.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.61/1,404.26 = 575.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.61x = 1,404.26 × 575.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.61x = 808,025.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,025.25/1,017.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.04

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