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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.15, 1,510.20 and 574.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.15, 1,510.20 and 574.80 is: 861.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.15 : 1,510.20 = 574.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.15/1,510.20 = 574.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.15x = 1,510.20 × 574.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.15x = 868,062.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,062.96/1,008.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.05

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