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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.63, 1,513.51 and 685.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.63, 1,513.51 and 685.01 is: 1,025.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.63 : 1,513.51 = 685.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.63/1,513.51 = 685.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.63x = 1,513.51 × 685.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.63x = 1,036,769.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,769.49/1,010.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.86

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