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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.89, 1,518.42 and 426.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.89, 1,518.42 and 426.85 is: 640.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.89 : 1,518.42 = 426.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.89/1,518.42 = 426.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.89x = 1,518.42 × 426.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.89x = 648,135.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,135.44/1,011.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 640.52

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