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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.43, 1,401.32 and 573.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.43, 1,401.32 and 573.31 is: 791.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.43 : 1,401.32 = 573.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.43/1,401.32 = 573.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.43x = 1,401.32 × 573.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.43x = 803,380.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,380.90/1,015.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.17

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