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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.44, 1,515.42 and 719.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.44, 1,515.42 and 719.22 is: 1,076.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.44 : 1,515.42 = 719.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.44/1,515.42 = 719.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.44x = 1,515.42 × 719.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.44x = 1,089,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,920.37/1,012.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.53

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