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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.65, 1,515.02 and 577.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.65, 1,515.02 and 577.49 is: 864.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.65 : 1,515.02 = 577.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.65/1,515.02 = 577.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.65x = 1,515.02 × 577.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.65x = 874,898.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,898.44/1,011.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.83

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