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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.81, 1,510.03 and 713.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.81, 1,510.03 and 713.37 is: 1,069.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.81 : 1,510.03 = 713.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.81/1,510.03 = 713.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.81x = 1,510.03 × 713.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.81x = 1,077,210.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,210.10/1,006.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.92

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