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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.20, 1,515.53 and 424.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.20, 1,515.53 and 424.87 is: 637.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.20 : 1,515.53 = 424.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.20/1,515.53 = 424.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.20x = 1,515.53 × 424.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.20x = 643,903.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,903.23/1,010.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.40

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