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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.70, 1,515.14 and 702.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.70, 1,515.14 and 702.70 is: 1,053.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.70 : 1,515.14 = 702.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.70/1,515.14 = 702.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.70x = 1,515.14 × 702.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.70x = 1,064,681.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,681.58/1,010.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.41

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