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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.10, 1,530.15 and 712.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.10, 1,530.15 and 712.90 is: 1,069.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.10 : 1,530.15 = 712.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.10/1,530.15 = 712.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.10x = 1,530.15 × 712.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.10x = 1,090,843.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,843.94/1,020.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.35

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