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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.07, 1,513.69 and 701.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.07, 1,513.69 and 701.46 is: 1,051.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.07 : 1,513.69 = 701.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.07/1,513.69 = 701.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.07x = 1,513.69 × 701.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.07x = 1,061,791.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,791.23/1,010.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.21

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