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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.94, 1,401.91 and 573.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.94, 1,401.91 and 573.83 is: 791.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.94 : 1,401.91 = 573.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.94/1,401.91 = 573.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.94x = 1,401.91 × 573.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.94x = 804,455.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804,455.15/1,015.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.84

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