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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.55, 1,401.45 and 573.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.55, 1,401.45 and 573.45 is: 791.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.55 : 1,401.45 = 573.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.55/1,401.45 = 573.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.55x = 1,401.45 × 573.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.55x = 803,658.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,658.51/1,015.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.36

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