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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.83, 1,401.92 and 573.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.83, 1,401.92 and 573.74 is: 791.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.83 : 1,401.92 = 573.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.83/1,401.92 = 573.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.83x = 1,401.92 × 573.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.83x = 804,338.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,338.22/1,015.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.80

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