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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,010.76, 1,514.56 and 703.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,010.76, 1,514.56 and 703.21 is: 1,053.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,010.76 : 1,514.56 = 703.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,010.76/1,514.56 = 703.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,010.76x = 1,514.56 × 703.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,010.76x = 1,065,053.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,053.74/1,010.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.72

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