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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.24, 1,515.34 and 417.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.24, 1,515.34 and 417.13 is: 625.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.24 : 1,515.34 = 417.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.24/1,515.34 = 417.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.24x = 1,515.34 × 417.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.24x = 632,093.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,093.77/1,010.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.69

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