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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.65, 1,515.55 and 386.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.65, 1,515.55 and 386.17 is: 579.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.65 : 1,515.55 = 386.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.65/1,515.55 = 386.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.65x = 1,515.55 × 386.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.65x = 585,268.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,268.16/1,010.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.10

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