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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.27, 1,515.12 and 716.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.27, 1,515.12 and 716.90 is: 1,075.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.27 : 1,515.12 = 716.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.27/1,515.12 = 716.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.27x = 1,515.12 × 716.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.27x = 1,086,181.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,181.95/1,010.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,075.15

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