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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.12, 1,514.12 and 565.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.12, 1,514.12 and 565.26 is: 847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.12 : 1,514.12 = 565.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.12/1,514.12 = 565.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.12x = 1,514.12 × 565.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.12x = 855,871.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,871.47/1,010.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.30

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