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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.73, 1,515.18 and 702.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.73, 1,515.18 and 702.73 is: 1,053.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.73 : 1,515.18 = 702.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.73/1,515.18 = 702.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.73x = 1,515.18 × 702.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.73x = 1,064,762.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,762.44/1,010.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.46

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