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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.68, 1,520.46 and 707.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.68, 1,520.46 and 707.16 is: 1,059.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.68 : 1,520.46 = 707.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.68/1,520.46 = 707.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.68x = 1,520.46 × 707.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.68x = 1,075,208.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,208.49/1,014.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.65

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