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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.40, 1,512.21 and 575.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.40, 1,512.21 and 575.24 is: 861.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.40 : 1,512.21 = 575.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.40/1,512.21 = 575.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.40x = 1,512.21 × 575.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.40x = 869,883.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,883.68/1,009.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.78

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