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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.26, 1,401.02 and 573.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.26, 1,401.02 and 573.12 is: 790.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.26 : 1,401.02 = 573.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.26/1,401.02 = 573.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.26x = 1,401.02 × 573.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.26x = 802,952.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,952.58/1,015.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.88

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