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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.09, 1,515.81 and 886.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.09, 1,515.81 and 886.37 is: 1,330.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.09 : 1,515.81 = 886.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.09/1,515.81 = 886.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.09x = 1,515.81 × 886.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.09x = 1,343,560.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,560.93/1,010.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.15

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