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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.66, 1,515.96 and 600.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.66, 1,515.96 and 600.39 is: 899.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.66 : 1,515.96 = 600.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.66/1,515.96 = 600.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.66x = 1,515.96 × 600.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.66x = 910,167.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,167.22/1,011.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.68

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