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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.87, 1,516.78 and 426

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.87, 1,516.78 and 426 is: 639.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.87 : 1,516.78 = 426 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.87/1,516.78 = 426/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.87x = 1,516.78 × 426
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.87x = 646,148.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,148.28/1,010.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.20

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