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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.05, 1,406.36 and 570.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.05, 1,406.36 and 570.96 is: 787.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.05 : 1,406.36 = 570.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.05/1,406.36 = 570.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.05x = 1,406.36 × 570.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.05x = 802,975.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,975.31/1,019.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.96

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