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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.20, 1,567.34 and 1,010.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.20, 1,567.34 and 1,010.29 is: 1,512.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.20 : 1,567.34 = 1,010.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.20/1,567.34 = 1,010.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.20x = 1,567.34 × 1,010.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.20x = 1,583,465.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,465.97/1,047.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,512.10

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