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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.60, 1,510.05 and 718.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.60, 1,510.05 and 718.70 is: 1,077.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.60 : 1,510.05 = 718.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.60/1,510.05 = 718.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.60x = 1,510.05 × 718.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.60x = 1,085,272.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,272.94/1,007.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.09

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