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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.34, 1,511.88 and 733.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.34, 1,511.88 and 733.01 is: 1,096.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.34 : 1,511.88 = 733.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.34/1,511.88 = 733.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.34x = 1,511.88 × 733.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.34x = 1,108,223.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,223.16/1,010.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.88

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