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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.12, 1,514.16 and 577.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.12, 1,514.16 and 577.68 is: 865.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.12 : 1,514.16 = 577.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.12/1,514.16 = 577.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.12x = 1,514.16 × 577.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.12x = 874,699.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,699.95/1,011.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.08

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