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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.86, 1,522.72 and 576.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.86, 1,522.72 and 576.56 is: 864.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.86 : 1,522.72 = 576.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.86/1,522.72 = 576.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.86x = 1,522.72 × 576.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.86x = 877,939.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,939.44/1,015.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.23

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