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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.24, 1,511.29 and 568.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.24, 1,511.29 and 568.82 is: 853.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.24 : 1,511.29 = 568.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.24/1,511.29 = 568.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.24x = 1,511.29 × 568.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.24x = 859,651.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,651.98/1,007.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.47

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