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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.57, 1,401.47 and 573.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.57, 1,401.47 and 573.56 is: 791.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.57 : 1,401.47 = 573.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.57/1,401.47 = 573.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.57x = 1,401.47 × 573.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.57x = 803,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,820.13/1,015.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.50

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