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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.06, 1,400.82 and 572.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.06, 1,400.82 and 572.98 is: 790.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.06 : 1,400.82 = 572.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.06/1,400.82 = 572.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.06x = 1,400.82 × 572.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.06x = 802,638.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,638.98/1,015.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.73

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