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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.17, 1,400.94 and 573.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.17, 1,400.94 and 573.06 is: 790.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.17 : 1,400.94 = 573.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.17/1,400.94 = 573.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.17x = 1,400.94 × 573.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.17x = 802,822.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,822.68/1,015.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.83

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