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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.18, 1,400.79 and 573.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.18, 1,400.79 and 573.02 is: 790.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.18 : 1,400.79 = 573.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.18/1,400.79 = 573.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.18x = 1,400.79 × 573.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.18x = 802,688.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,688.96/1,015.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.68

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