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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.19, 1,400.99 and 573.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.19, 1,400.99 and 573.11 is: 790.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.19 : 1,400.99 = 573.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.19/1,400.99 = 573.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.19x = 1,400.99 × 573.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.19x = 802,921.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,921.38/1,015.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.91

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