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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.24, 1,401.09 and 573.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.24, 1,401.09 and 573.28 is: 791.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.24 : 1,401.09 = 573.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.24/1,401.09 = 573.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.24x = 1,401.09 × 573.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.24x = 803,216.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,216.88/1,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.16

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