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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.82, 1,514.40 and 577.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.82, 1,514.40 and 577.08 is: 864.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.82 : 1,514.40 = 577.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.82/1,514.40 = 577.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.82x = 1,514.40 × 577.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.82x = 873,929.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,929.95/1,010.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.58

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