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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.02, 1,512.60 and 575.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.02, 1,512.60 and 575.86 is: 862.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.02 : 1,512.60 = 575.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.02/1,512.60 = 575.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.02x = 1,512.60 × 575.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.02x = 871,045.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,045.84/1,010.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.40

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