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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.58, 1,401.46 and 573.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.58, 1,401.46 and 573.47 is: 791.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.58 : 1,401.46 = 573.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.58/1,401.46 = 573.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.58x = 1,401.46 × 573.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.58x = 803,695.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,695.27/1,015.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.37

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