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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.83, 1,516.67 and 578.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.83, 1,516.67 and 578.21 is: 866.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.83 : 1,516.67 = 578.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.83/1,516.67 = 578.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.83x = 1,516.67 × 578.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.83x = 876,954.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,954.66/1,011.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.70

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