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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.08, 1,515.54 and 577.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.08, 1,515.54 and 577.46 is: 865.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.08 : 1,515.54 = 577.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.08/1,515.54 = 577.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.08x = 1,515.54 × 577.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.08x = 875,169.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,169.68/1,011.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.58

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