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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.09, 1,517.23 and 426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.09, 1,517.23 and 426.06 is: 639.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.09 : 1,517.23 = 426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.09/1,517.23 = 426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.09x = 1,517.23 × 426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.09x = 646,431.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,431.55/1,011.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.34

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