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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.66, 1,515.03 and 577.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.66, 1,515.03 and 577.50 is: 864.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.66 : 1,515.03 = 577.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.66/1,515.03 = 577.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.66x = 1,515.03 × 577.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.66x = 874,929.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,929.83/1,011.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.85

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