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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.62, 1,393.62 and 712.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.62, 1,393.62 and 712.13 is: 982.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.62 : 1,393.62 = 712.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.62/1,393.62 = 712.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.62x = 1,393.62 × 712.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.62x = 992,438.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,438.61/1,010.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.01

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