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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.62, 1,401.49 and 573.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.62, 1,401.49 and 573.62 is: 791.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.62 : 1,401.49 = 573.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.62/1,401.49 = 573.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.62x = 1,401.49 × 573.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.62x = 803,922.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,922.69/1,015.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.56

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