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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.80, 1,410.11 and 573.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.80, 1,410.11 and 573.66 is: 791.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.80 : 1,410.11 = 573.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.80/1,410.11 = 573.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.80x = 1,410.11 × 573.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.80x = 808,923.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,923.70/1,021.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.67

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