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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,007.67, 1,510.29 and 718.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,007.67, 1,510.29 and 718.50 is: 1,076.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,007.67 : 1,510.29 = 718.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,007.67/1,510.29 = 718.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,007.67x = 1,510.29 × 718.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,007.67x = 1,085,143.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,143.37/1,007.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.88

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