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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.33, 1,406.75 and 571.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.33, 1,406.75 and 571.24 is: 788.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.33 : 1,406.75 = 571.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.33/1,406.75 = 571.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.33x = 1,406.75 × 571.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.33x = 803,591.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,591.87/1,019.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.35

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