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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.88, 1,517.05 and 427.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.88, 1,517.05 and 427.06 is: 640.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.88 : 1,517.05 = 427.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.88/1,517.05 = 427.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.88x = 1,517.05 × 427.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.88x = 647,871.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,871.37/1,011.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.27

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