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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.24, 1,510.11 and 574.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.24, 1,510.11 and 574.70 is: 861.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.24 : 1,510.11 = 574.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.24/1,510.11 = 574.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.24x = 1,510.11 × 574.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.24x = 867,852.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,852.67/1,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.62

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