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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.17, 1,400.96 and 573.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.17, 1,400.96 and 573.08 is: 790.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.17 : 1,400.96 = 573.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.17/1,400.96 = 573.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.17x = 1,400.96 × 573.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.17x = 802,862.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,862.16/1,015.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.86

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