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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.16, 1,509.30 and 573.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.16, 1,509.30 and 573.42 is: 859.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.16 : 1,509.30 = 573.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.16/1,509.30 = 573.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.16x = 1,509.30 × 573.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.16x = 865,462.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,462.81/1,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.31

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