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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.30, 1,520.85 and 706.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.30, 1,520.85 and 706.70 is: 1,057.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.30 : 1,520.85 = 706.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.30/1,520.85 = 706.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.30x = 1,520.85 × 706.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.30x = 1,074,784.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,784.70/1,016.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.55

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