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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.68, 1,401.52 and 573.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.68, 1,401.52 and 573.57 is: 791.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.68 : 1,401.52 = 573.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.68/1,401.52 = 573.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.68x = 1,401.52 × 573.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.68x = 803,869.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,869.83/1,015.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.46

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