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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.52, 1,513.35 and 576.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.52, 1,513.35 and 576.36 is: 863.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.52 : 1,513.35 = 576.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.52/1,513.35 = 576.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.52x = 1,513.35 × 576.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.52x = 872,234.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,234.41/1,010.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.15

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