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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.70, 1,565.15 and 1,012.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.70, 1,565.15 and 1,012.82 is: 1,507.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.70 : 1,565.15 = 1,012.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.70/1,565.15 = 1,012.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.70x = 1,565.15 × 1,012.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.70x = 1,585,202.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,202.33/1,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.28

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