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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.46, 1,405.44 and 570.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.46, 1,405.44 and 570.33 is: 787.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.46 : 1,405.44 = 570.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.46/1,405.44 = 570.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.46x = 1,405.44 × 570.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.46x = 801,564.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,564.60/1,018.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.04

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