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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.32, 1,513.72 and 702.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.32, 1,513.72 and 702.37 is: 1,052.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.32 : 1,513.72 = 702.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.32/1,513.72 = 702.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.32x = 1,513.72 × 702.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.32x = 1,063,194.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,194.29/1,010.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.34

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