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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.15, 1,514.70 and 703.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.15, 1,514.70 and 703.35 is: 1,053.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.15 : 1,514.70 = 703.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.15/1,514.70 = 703.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.15x = 1,514.70 × 703.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.15x = 1,065,364.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,364.25/1,011.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.62

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