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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.60, 1,517.40 and 975.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.60, 1,517.40 and 975.15 is: 1,462.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.60 : 1,517.40 = 975.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.60/1,517.40 = 975.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.60x = 1,517.40 × 975.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.60x = 1,479,692.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,692.61/1,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.73

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