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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.34, 1,513.08 and 701.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.34, 1,513.08 and 701.82 is: 1,051.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.34 : 1,513.08 = 701.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.34/1,513.08 = 701.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.34x = 1,513.08 × 701.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.34x = 1,061,909.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,909.81/1,010.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.04

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