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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.08, 1,512.56 and 576.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.08, 1,512.56 and 576.48 is: 863.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.08 : 1,512.56 = 576.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.08/1,512.56 = 576.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.08x = 1,512.56 × 576.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.08x = 871,960.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,960.59/1,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.26

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