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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.79, 1,401.86 and 573.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.79, 1,401.86 and 573.53 is: 791.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.79 : 1,401.86 = 573.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.79/1,401.86 = 573.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.79x = 1,401.86 × 573.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.79x = 804,005.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,005.90/1,015.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.51

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