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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.13, 1,514.40 and 704.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.13, 1,514.40 and 704.57 is: 1,054.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.13 : 1,514.40 = 704.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.13/1,514.40 = 704.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.13x = 1,514.40 × 704.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.13x = 1,067,000.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,000.81/1,012.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.21

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