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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.80, 1,401.68 and 573.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.80, 1,401.68 and 573.62 is: 791.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.80 : 1,401.68 = 573.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.80/1,401.68 = 573.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.80x = 1,401.68 × 573.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.80x = 804,031.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,031.68/1,015.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.53

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