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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.40, 1,510.02 and 718.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.40, 1,510.02 and 718.68 is: 1,077.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.40 : 1,510.02 = 718.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.40/1,510.02 = 718.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.40x = 1,510.02 × 718.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.40x = 1,085,221.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,221.17/1,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.25

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