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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.40, 1,401.24 and 573.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.40, 1,401.24 and 573.32 is: 791.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.40 : 1,401.24 = 573.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.40/1,401.24 = 573.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.40x = 1,401.24 × 573.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.40x = 803,349.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,349.04/1,015.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.17

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