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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.36, 1,518.38 and 599.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.36, 1,518.38 and 599.56 is: 901.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.36 : 1,518.38 = 599.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.36/1,518.38 = 599.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.36x = 1,518.38 × 599.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.36x = 910,359.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,359.91/1,010.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.03

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