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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.55, 1,513.40 and 577.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.55, 1,513.40 and 577.20 is: 864.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.55 : 1,513.40 = 577.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.55/1,513.40 = 577.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.55x = 1,513.40 × 577.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.55x = 873,531.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,531.59/1,010.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.41

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