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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.05, 1,515.30 and 791.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.05, 1,515.30 and 791.35 is: 1,187.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.05 : 1,515.30 = 791.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.05/1,515.30 = 791.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.05x = 1,515.30 × 791.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.05x = 1,199,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199,132.66/1,010.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.20

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