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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.51, 1,393.02 and 730.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.51, 1,393.02 and 730.52 is: 1,007.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.51 : 1,393.02 = 730.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.51/1,393.02 = 730.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.51x = 1,393.02 × 730.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.51x = 1,017,622.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,622.01/1,010.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.04

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