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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.48, 1,588.86 and 1,010.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.48, 1,588.86 and 1,010.64 is: 1,511.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.48 : 1,588.86 = 1,010.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.48/1,588.86 = 1,010.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.48x = 1,588.86 × 1,010.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.48x = 1,605,765.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,765.47/1,062.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.34

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