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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.70, 1,510.05 and 699.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.70, 1,510.05 and 699.16 is: 1,048.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.70 : 1,510.05 = 699.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.70/1,510.05 = 699.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.70x = 1,510.05 × 699.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.70x = 1,055,759.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,759.01/1,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.73

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