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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.10, 1,400.90 and 573.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.10, 1,400.90 and 573.01 is: 790.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.10 : 1,400.90 = 573.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.10/1,400.90 = 573.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.10x = 1,400.90 × 573.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.10x = 802,723.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,723.34/1,015.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.78

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