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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.70, 1,519.35 and 1,014.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.70, 1,519.35 and 1,014.70 is: 1,519.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.70 : 1,519.35 = 1,014.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.70/1,519.35 = 1,014.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.70x = 1,519.35 × 1,014.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.70x = 1,541,684.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541,684.45/1,014.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.35

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