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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.14, 1,393.92 and 678.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.14, 1,393.92 and 678.51 is: 936.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.14 : 1,393.92 = 678.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.14/1,393.92 = 678.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.14x = 1,393.92 × 678.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.14x = 945,788.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,788.66/1,010.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.30

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