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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.28, 1,401.14 and 573.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.28, 1,401.14 and 573.32 is: 791.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.28 : 1,401.14 = 573.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.28/1,401.14 = 573.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.28x = 1,401.14 × 573.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.28x = 803,301.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,301.58/1,015.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.21

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