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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.30, 1,522.32 and 707.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.30, 1,522.32 and 707.50 is: 1,060.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.30 : 1,522.32 = 707.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.30/1,522.32 = 707.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.30x = 1,522.32 × 707.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.30x = 1,077,041.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,041.40/1,015.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.81

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