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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.23, 1,401.02 and 573.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.23, 1,401.02 and 573.15 is: 790.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.23 : 1,401.02 = 573.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.23/1,401.02 = 573.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.23x = 1,401.02 × 573.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.23x = 802,994.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,994.61/1,015.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.95

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