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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.30, 1,401.16 and 573.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.30, 1,401.16 and 573.21 is: 791.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.30 : 1,401.16 = 573.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.30/1,401.16 = 573.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.30x = 1,401.16 × 573.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.30x = 803,156.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,156.85/1,015.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.05

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