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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.55, 1,515.32 and 425.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.55, 1,515.32 and 425.37 is: 637.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.55 : 1,515.32 = 425.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.55/1,515.32 = 425.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.55x = 1,515.32 × 425.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.55x = 644,561.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,561.96/1,010.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 637.84

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