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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.08, 1,514.49 and 576.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.08, 1,514.49 and 576.64 is: 864.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.08 : 1,514.49 = 576.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.08/1,514.49 = 576.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.08x = 1,514.49 × 576.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.08x = 873,315.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,315.51/1,010.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.60

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