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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010, 1,515 and 736.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010, 1,515 and 736.28 is: 1,104.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010 : 1,515 = 736.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010/1,515 = 736.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010x = 1,515 × 736.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010x = 1,115,464.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,464.20/1,010
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,104.42

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