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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.76, 1,515.80 and 385.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.76, 1,515.80 and 385.91 is: 578.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.76 : 1,515.80 = 385.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.76/1,515.80 = 385.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.76x = 1,515.80 × 385.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.76x = 584,962.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,962.38/1,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.74

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