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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.67, 1,516.01 and 600.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.67, 1,516.01 and 600.15 is: 900.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.67 : 1,516.01 = 600.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.67/1,516.01 = 600.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.67x = 1,516.01 × 600.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.67x = 909,838.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,838.34/1,010.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.23

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