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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.87, 1,404.68 and 575.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.87, 1,404.68 and 575.79 is: 794.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.87 : 1,404.68 = 575.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.87/1,404.68 = 575.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.87x = 1,404.68 × 575.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.87x = 808,800.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,800.70/1,017.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.60

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