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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.12, 1,546.32 and 1,010.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.12, 1,546.32 and 1,010.25 is: 1,513.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.12 : 1,546.32 = 1,010.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.12/1,546.32 = 1,010.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.12x = 1,546.32 × 1,010.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.12x = 1,562,169.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,169.78/1,032.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,513.55

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