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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.87, 1,517.94 and 426.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.87, 1,517.94 and 426.50 is: 639.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.87 : 1,517.94 = 426.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.87/1,517.94 = 426.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.87x = 1,517.94 × 426.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.87x = 647,401.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,401.41/1,011.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.81

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