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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.49, 1,401.40 and 573.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.49, 1,401.40 and 573.34 is: 791.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.49 : 1,401.40 = 573.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.49/1,401.40 = 573.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.49x = 1,401.40 × 573.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.49x = 803,478.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,478.68/1,015.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.22

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