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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.80, 1,516.54 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.80, 1,516.54 and 352.68 is: 529.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.80 : 1,516.54 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.80/1,516.54 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.80x = 1,516.54 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.80x = 534,853.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 534,853.33/1,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.14

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