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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.95, 1,516.71 and 425.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.95, 1,516.71 and 425.65 is: 638.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.95 : 1,516.71 = 425.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.95/1,516.71 = 425.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.95x = 1,516.71 × 425.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.95x = 645,587.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,587.61/1,010.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 638.59

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