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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,018.93, 1,406.01 and 570.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,018.93, 1,406.01 and 570.83 is: 787.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,018.93 : 1,406.01 = 570.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,018.93/1,406.01 = 570.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,018.93x = 1,406.01 × 570.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,018.93x = 802,582.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,582.80/1,018.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.67

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