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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.09, 1,400.82 and 572.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.09, 1,400.82 and 572.99 is: 790.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.09 : 1,400.82 = 572.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.09/1,400.82 = 572.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.09x = 1,400.82 × 572.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.09x = 802,651.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,651.00/1,015.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.72

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